Chapter 23 offers a profound lesson on perceiving saints. It cautions that one cannot understand a saint's true state by observing external factors like their caste, their specific behaviors, or what they eat. Their inner reality is described as being 'always beyond such things.' The chapter explains that saints incarnate on earth out of benevolence for the salvation of souls. The story of the yogi who sees Baba eating bread and onions serves as a practical example. The yogi came expecting a specific yogic display but instead saw a very ordinary human act, illustrating the point that a saint's greatness is not confined to conventional spiritual appearances.
What does Chapter 23 teach about how we should perceive saints and their actions?
📖 Chapter 23