This teaching from Chapter 35 is perfectly validated by Boss Dharamsee's internal struggle. His initial approach was precisely an attempt to 'know' and judge Baba through a lens of 'clinical scrutiny.' This led him directly to a state of misfortune—inner turmoil, anxiety, and conflict. He was troubled about eating the grapes, worried about their seeds and being unwashed, and felt forced. It was only when he abandoned this analytical approach and surrendered to Baba's command, 'Throw them in and eat,' that his misfortune turned into a blessing. The miracle he experienced was inaccessible to his intellect but was available through surrender. As Chapter 35 explains, by becoming egoless, one can 'enjoy the festival of happiness,' which is exactly what happened to Dharamsee after he let go of trying to understand.
The text mentions 'To try and know his ways would lead to misfortune.' How does Dharamsee's experience with the grapes validate this teaching?
📖 Chapter 35