The Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Deepika) and the Nath Bhagawat were considered the two main books representing the essence of the Bhagavat religion in Shirdi. Chapter 18 explains their deep significance, referring to the Nath Bhagawat as Nath's platform for the highest spiritual goal. Sai Baba revealed his divine connection to these texts in a miraculous way. He would tell a devotee a story and then send them to the reading at Sathe's Wada. The devotee would discover that the exact same story was being read from the book at that moment. This led listeners to the wondrous conclusion that the revered words of Jnaneshwar or Eknath were merely a translation of Baba's own speech, showcasing that Baba was the living embodiment of the wisdom contained within these divinely inspired books.
What was the deeper significance of the Jnaneshwari and Nath Bhagawat in Shirdi, and how did Baba reveal his divine connection to them?
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