According to Chapter 1, when news spread that Baba was grinding wheat, four women rushed to the mosque, took the handle from him, and began grinding themselves while singing his praises. However, their minds were filled with greedy speculation. Seeing that Baba lived alone and on alms, they presumed he had no use for the flour and began 'building castles in the air,' planning to divide it amongst themselves. When they finished grinding and attempted to make four parts, Baba scolded them, asking if they thought they were taking their father's property. He ordered them to throw the flour on the village boundary, leaving them humiliated for their greed. This incident from Chapter 1 highlights a human tendency towards selfishness, which Baba corrected to fulfill a higher, selfless purpose.
What happened with the women who helped Baba grind wheat, and what does it say about their intentions?
📖 Chapter 1