What was Sai Baba's stated relationship with men and women, and what does this reveal about his character?

Chapter 37 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra explicitly states how Sai Baba related to others. The text notes, "He holds brotherhood with men and treats women as His sisters or mothers." This perspective is directly linked to his character as a lifelong celibate, or 'Urdhvareta,' a fact known to all at all times. This approach demonstrates a universal, pure, and familial love for all of humanity, transcending conventional attachments and relationships. It highlights his spiritual state of seeing the divine in all, without the distinctions and desires that typically govern worldly interactions.