The story of Boss Dharamsee from Chapter 35 provides a profound lesson on faith. Dharamsee was filled with doubt and dislike for the seeded, unwashed grapes Baba offered. He thought, "If he is a saint, how does he not know That I do not like these grapes?" In response to this attitude, Baba gave him even more. The miracle did not happen while Dharamsee was harboring his doubt and preserving the grapes in his fist. It occurred only after Baba gave a direct command, "Throw them in and eat," and Dharamsee chose to obey, despite his internal conflict. This suggests that while doubt may be a natural human response, it is through acts of surrender and obedience to the Guru's command that one can overcome skepticism and experience divine grace.
What does the incident with Dharamsee's grapes teach us about the role of doubt and obedience in approaching Sai Baba?
📖 Chapter 35