The story of the grapes mentions that Boss Dharamsee was troubled by several things. What were his specific concerns, and how did Baba's actions address them on a deeper level?

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 35

Boss Dharamsee's troubles were multi-layered, as described in Chapter 35. Firstly, he had a personal preference, a strong dislike for grapes with seeds. Secondly, he had a practical, health-related concern, as his doctor had forbidden him from eating unwashed fruit. Thirdly, he had a social dilemma: it felt rude to reject the Guru's offering, but difficult to eat it. Finally, and most importantly, he had a spiritual doubt: he questioned Baba's sainthood because he felt Baba was unaware of his dislike. Baba's actions addressed all these layers. By turning the seeded grapes into seedless ones in Dharamsee's mouth, Baba directly addressed his preference. This miraculous transformation also implicitly addressed the health concern, as the fruit given by a saint becomes beneficial. Most profoundly, by demonstrating knowledge of Dharamsee's innermost thoughts, Baba shattered his spiritual doubt. This experience resolved all of Dharamsee's immediate concerns and, on a deeper level, dissolved his ego, which was the root of his troubles.


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