Chapter 9 of the Sai Satcharitra emphasizes a crucial characteristic of the Shirdi pilgrimage: the absolute necessity of adhering to Sai Baba's permissions for travel. The text states that if a devotee departs from Shirdi without Baba's express permission, they invite obstacles and trouble. Conversely, once permission is granted, one should not delay their departure, as staying even a moment longer also brings trouble. This chapter illustrates that Baba knew the right and wrong time for everything and that disobeying his orders, whether by leaving early or staying late, led to significant hardship for the devotees.
What are the core teachings in Chapter 9 of Sai Satcharitra regarding the importance of following Baba's instructions for travel?
๐ Chapter 9