What is the primary story recounted in Chapter 31 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra?

📖 Chapter 31

Chapter 31 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra primarily recounts the story of a sannyasi from Madras named Vijayananda. As detailed in the chapter, Vijayananda was on a determined pilgrimage from Madras to Mansarovar. Hearing of Sai Baba's fame and glory along the way, he decided to stop in Shirdi to have His darshan. The narrative describes his arrival in Shirdi, his discouraging conversation with Swami Somdevji about the arduous journey ahead, and his initial, perplexing encounter with Sai Baba, who inexplicably asked the assembly to send the sannyasi away. This story highlights how Sai Baba draws devotees to His feet from distant places, as noted in verse 12 of Chapter 31.


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