What is the spiritual significance of the story where Baba asks Dada Kelkar to fetch meat?

📖 Chapter 38

The incident with Dada Kelkar, as narrated in Chapter 38, serves as a profound lesson on the nature of devotion and obedience to the Guru. Baba asked Dada Kelkar, a devout Brahmin who was perfect in his conduct, to fetch meat on the fasting day of Ekadashi. This seemingly contradictory order was a test of faith. The text explains that true 'Dakshina' (offering) is not merely wealth or material goods, but the complete and unquestioning performance of the Guru's command. By asking this of a devotee with strict Vedic principles, Baba highlighted that pleasing the Guru through obedience transcends personal customs and is the ultimate form of service and spiritual progress.


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