The story of Laxmichand provides insight into two key aspects of Sai Baba's teachings. Firstly, Chapter 28 explicitly states that Baba disapproves of taking on debt to go on a pilgrimage, noting, "Baba does not like indebtedness; this is the main teaching here." Secondly, the story is a powerful demonstration of Baba's omniscience, or 'antarjnana'. He was aware of Laxmichand's unspoken craving for khaja and also his physical ailments. Baba's words, "Hunger has come, that's good. There should be medicine for back pain," directly mirrored Laxmichand's internal state, proving that he had profound inner knowledge of his devotees' minds and bodies.
What does the story of Laxmichand teach us about Sai Baba's principles, particularly regarding debt and his omniscience?
๐ Chapter 28