The beginning of Chapter 21 describes the powerful impact that Sai Baba's stories should have on a devotee. The text suggests that the speaker's words are only successful if the listener is deeply moved, to the point that they "sway upon hearing them" and "the hair on the body does not stand on end." The chapter posits that narrations are considered futile or in vain if they fail to delight the listeners, cause their throats to choke up with emotion, and bring "tears of love and joy" to their eyes. This indicates that the purpose of these stories is to evoke a profound, visceral, and devotional response rather than just a simple intellectual understanding.
What is the intended emotional and physical reaction a listener should have when hearing Baba's stories, as described at the start of Chapter 21?
📖 Chapter 21