What was Sai Baba's initial reaction to seeing the sannyasi Vijayananda, and how did the sannyasi respond to it in Chapter 31?

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 31

Chapter 31 describes a puzzling initial encounter. After prostrating at Sai Baba's feet, which brought him pleasure, the sannyasi Vijayananda witnessed a sudden shift in Baba's demeanor. The text says, "Baba's disposition was disturbed," and He commanded the assembly to "send away this sannyasi." Being new to Shirdi and unfamiliar with Baba's unique and often testing nature, Vijayananda became distressed at this seemingly harsh dismissal. Despite his inner turmoil, he did not leave immediately. Instead, as the chapter notes, he sat down and continued to watch the service, perhaps trying to comprehend the situation he found himself in.


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