What was Sai Baba's stern warning for those who ignored his advice?

While known for his love, Sai Baba could also be very firm to emphasize the importance of his guidance. Chapter 19 reveals this stern aspect of his personality. He would state directly, "Our caste is very harsh; we will try and tell you once or twice; the final state is very difficult." He reinforced this point with an even more severe warning, saying, "We will tell once, we will tell twice; he who does not heed our words—then even if it's our own son, we will cut him in two and throw him away!" These strong words, as recounted in Chapter 19, highlight the absolute necessity of following the Guru's instructions for one's own spiritual welfare.