The story of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 provides a perfect illustration of the principle that shedding the ego is key to experiencing spiritual bliss. Dharamsee initially approached Baba with a strong ego, full of his own preferences, judgments, and a 'clinical' mindset. He disliked the grapes offered and mentally challenged Baba's sainthood. This ego created a barrier, causing him to feel 'troubled in his heart.' However, the miracle of the seeded grapes turning seedless completely dismantled his intellectual pride. As Chapter 35 states, 'All his ego dropped away, and love for the saint was born.' It was only after this surrender of his ego that his 'previous resolves vanished' and he could experience the love for Sai, which is the 'festival of happiness' mentioned.
The text mentions that one should become 'egoless' to enjoy the 'festival of happiness' at Baba's feet. How does the story of Dharamsee's grapes serve as a practical example of this teaching?
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