Chapter 7 details the profound ambiguity of Sai Baba's religious identity, making it impossible to categorize him. If one considered him a Hindu, he looked like a Muslim (Yavana), and if called a Muslim, he bore the noble marks of a Hindu. The text points out specific contradictions: he lived in a mosque, yet a sacred fire (Dhuni) burned there day and night. While Muslims do not typically pierce their ears, Baba's were pierced; yet contrary to Hindu custom, his circumcision was evident. This holy incarnation was seen as beyond both classifications, a fact that left observers silent and humble.
What evidence does Chapter 7 provide that made it so difficult for people to determine if Sai Baba was Hindu or Muslim?
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