What was the reaction of orthodox individuals, such as Brahmins, to Sai Baba's unconventional nature as described in Chapter 7?

Chapter 7 explains that even people from orthodox backgrounds were profoundly impacted by Sai Baba. The text states that the 'best of Brahmins' and even Agnihotris, who were keepers of the sacred fire and held strict views on ritual purity, would abandon their pride and prostrate before Him. People were initially amazed and perplexed by His ambiguous religious identity. As this chapter describes, many who came to the mosque intending to find proof or test Him would instead become silent and humble upon seeing Him. They would end up behaving in the same devotional way as His followers, showcasing the powerful, transformative influence of His presence that superseded rigid social and religious norms.