The story of Laxmichand in Chapter 28 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra highlights a significant teaching from Sai Baba about financial responsibility. The text notes that Laxmichand had taken a loan to fund his pilgrimage to Shirdi. However, it immediately clarifies Baba's stance on this matter, stating, 'Taking loan for a pilgrimage - or going on pilgrimage with debt - Baba does not like indebtedness; this is the main teaching here.' This incident underscores a core principle that true devotion does not require one to go into debt. Baba emphasized living practically and avoiding financial burdens, even for acts that are considered pious.
What was Sai Baba's teaching regarding debt, as illustrated by Laxmichand's pilgrimage?
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