The text mentions Sai Baba is a 'swan in the lake of the Supreme' and indifferent to the 'So-ham' attitude. What does this imagery convey about his spiritual state?

The imagery used in Chapter 36 conveys a highly advanced and unique spiritual state for Sai Baba. Describing him as the "swan in the lake of the Supreme" suggests purity, grace, and the ability to exist in the highest spiritual realm (the Supreme Brahman) while remaining distinct, much like a swan glides on water without getting wet. His indifference to the "'I am He' (So-ham) attitude" is particularly significant. While 'So-ham' represents the realization of oneness with the divine, Sai's indifference to it implies he has transcended even the need to identify with this state. Instead, as Chapter 36 mentions, he "delights in the service of those liberated in Brahman," showing a focus on selfless service over personal spiritual identification, a hallmark of his unparalleled greatness.