Chapter 31 recounts a puzzling interaction between Sai Baba and the sannyasi Vijayananda. After the sannyasi took darshan and prostrated at Baba's feet, his mind was filled with pleasure. However, Baba's disposition suddenly became disturbed, and he instructed the assembly to 'send away this sannyasi' as there was 'no companionship for work.' Being a newcomer who did not know Baba's nature, the sannyasi was understandably distressed by this seemingly unwelcoming command. He remained seated, watching the service, but his heart was troubled by the unexpected turn of events.
What was Sai Baba's surprising reaction to the sannyasi who came for his darshan in Chapter 31, and how did the sannyasi feel about it?
๐ Chapter 31