What was the relationship between Devidas, the Fakir, and Sai Baba as described in Chapter 5?

📖 Chapter 5

According to Chapter 5, the relationships were complex and served as a spiritual lesson. Devidas was an established wise man and Guru in Shirdi, with followers like Tatyaba. A visiting Fakir, full of pride, challenged Devidas to a scriptural debate and was defeated. This Fakir initially held the deluded belief that he was the Guru and Sai was his disciple. However, after fleeing and returning years later, the Fakir had a change of heart and bowed to Sainath, accepting Sai's true stature. Throughout this, Sai Baba maintained a humble posture, embodying the principle of "His Guruship to him, and my discipleship to me." As Chapter 5 explains, Baba treated the Fakir with respect even after his repentance, showcasing a profound lesson in humility.


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