Chapter 36 delves into the philosophical concept of divine agency by positioning Sai Baba as the true narrator of his own stories. The author explicitly questions his own authority, stating, "What authority do I have?" and dismisses the "'I-ness' (ego) of the speaker." The text clarifies that "the playful Sai himself takes over and makes his own qualities heard by his devotees through someone." This implies that both the speaker and the listener are merely instruments or a "pretext" through which Sai accomplishes his purpose. He remains detached from his own name while causing events to occur, thus fulfilling the desires of his devotees and ensuring his stories are told, demonstrating his power in a subtle, all-pervading manner.
The text states that Sai is the one who 'makes his own qualities heard by his devotees through someone.' How does the chapter elaborate on this concept of divine agency versus the narrator's ego?
📖 Chapter 36