The wheat-grinding story is a prime example of this principle. As Chapter 1 narrates, no one initially understood why Baba was performing this seemingly pointless task. The villagers watched with wonder, and the women who helped had their greedy assumptions dashed, leaving them humiliated. The true, benevolent reason was not immediately apparent. Only later was it revealed that this act was Baba's method for eradicating the cholera epidemic. This shows that his actions, which could seem strange or illogical at first, always had a deeper, compassionate purpose that would be revealed in time. It teaches that one must have patience and faith to understand the 'unique wonder' behind his plays.
The text states, 'If one has patience, Baba’s unique wonder bears fruit in the end.' How does the wheat-grinding incident illustrate this teaching?
📖 Chapter 1