The Shri Sai Satcharitra provides a compelling case study on this topic in Chapter 28. It tells of a lady who had resolved to offer khichdi to Sai Baba. When she arrived at the mosque, she found that Baba was already having his meal behind a curtain, and the established custom was that no one should go inside at that time. However, her eagerness to fulfill her vow was so intense that she refused to be deterred. As Chapter 28 explains, "Not heeding anyone, moving the curtain with her own hand, Making her own entry by her own authority, she fulfilled her desire." This suggests that pure, heartfelt devotion and determination could sometimes supersede conventional rules in Baba's presence.
What does the Shri Sai Satcharitra say about a devotee's determination in the face of established rules or customs in Shirdi?
๐ Chapter 28