Chapter 15 recounts an incident where Das Ganu, dressed elaborately in a tunic, shoulder cloth, and turban for a kirtan, went to seek Baba's blessings. Baba humorously remarked, 'Bravo! A bridegroom has been decked out now!' before questioning the necessity of such formal wear. He told Das Ganu, 'Why the tunic, the shoulder cloth, and the turban? We do not need all that.' This interaction reveals Baba's core teaching that devotion is about inner sincerity, not external appearances. He emphasized that elaborate dress and formalities are unnecessary for genuine devotional acts, redirecting the focus from outward show to inner feeling.
What was Baba's teaching to Das Ganu regarding his attire for performing kirtan, and what does it reveal about true devotion?
๐ Chapter 15