Das Ganu was attempting to create a commentary on the Ishavasya Upanishad in simple Prakrit language for those unfamiliar with Sanskrit. However, as Chapter 20 explains, he struggled to grasp the deep, internal secrets of the scripture, and his mind found no joy in a mere word-for-word translation. When he took this doubt to Sai Baba in Shirdi, Baba unconventionally told him that the resolution would come not from a scholar, but from the maidservant at Kaka’s house upon his return. This story from Chapter 20 illustrates Baba's unique teaching methods and the idea that wisdom can come from unexpected sources.
What challenge did Das Ganu face while working on the Ishavasya Upanishad, and how did Sai Baba propose to resolve it?
📖 Chapter 20