Chapter 0 outlines that a Sadguru accepts service either by creating great works themselves or by having their biographies written by devotees. The Shri Sai Satcharita is a prime example of the second method. The Sadguru, Sai Baba, accepted service by having his biography written through his devotee, Shri Annasaheb Dabholkar. This act facilitates a broader community engagement, as the Sadguru then accepts further service in the form of study and Parayans from both the writer and the 'congregation of devotees.' This collective participation in reading and studying the text is a foundational activity for building and sustaining the community around the Guru's teachings.
The text describes two methods by which a Sadguru accepts service through books. How does the Shri Sai Satcharita exemplify one of these methods and help foster a community of devotees?
📖 Chapter 0