What was Sai Baba's initial reaction to the sannyasi from Madras, and how did the sannyasi respond?

πŸ“– Chapter 31

Chapter 31 describes a puzzling initial encounter between Sai Baba and the sannyasi, Vijayananda. After the sannyasi took darshan and prostrated at Baba's feet, feeling very pleased, Baba's disposition suddenly became disturbed. He told the assembled devotees to 'send away this sannyasi; there is no companionship for work.' Being new to Shirdi and unfamiliar with Baba's nature, the sannyasi was understandably distressed at heart by this reception. However, as detailed in Chapter 31, despite his inner turmoil, he did not leave. Instead, he sat down and continued to watch the service, observing what was happening.


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