The incident with Dada Kelkar is presented in chapter 38 as a lesson in faith and obedience. Dada Kelkar, an elderly and devout Brahmin, was asked by Sai Baba to go and purchase meat on Ekadashi, a day of fasting. Baba even gave him the money and instructed him to go personally. This order was a significant test for Kelkar, given his background and the sanctity of the day. The story illustrates a key principle: the ultimate offering, or "Dakshina," to a Guru is not merely wealth or material goods, but the unwavering performance of the Guru's orders. Pleasing the Guru through complete obedience is portrayed as the highest form of devotion.
What is the story about Dada Kelkar being asked to get meat, and what's its point?
📖 Chapter 38