In an insightful story from Chapter 15, when Das Ganu dressed in a tunic (angarkha), a shoulder cloth, and a turban to perform a kirtan, Sai Baba questioned his elaborate appearance. Upon seeing him, Baba remarked, 'Bravo! A bridegroom has been decked out now!' and asked, 'Where are you going, so dressed up?'. When Das Ganu explained he was going to perform kirtan, Baba directly challenged the necessity of such formal wear, stating, 'Why the tunic, the shoulder cloth, and the turban? ... We do not need all that.' This incident teaches a crucial lesson that true devotion and service to God do not depend on external appearances, elaborate dress, or pomp, but rather on inner sincerity and simplicity.
What was Baba's reaction to Das Ganu's formal attire for the kirtan, and what does this incident teach about true devotion?
📖 Chapter 15