Why did Sai Baba, who is described as the personification of detachment, allow His devotees to adorn Him with so many worldly ornaments?

πŸ“– Chapter 37

The texts from Chapter 37 explain this apparent paradox. Sai Baba is described as being resplendent with the experience of Brahman and decorated with the jewel of peace, making worldly ornaments like gold-worked tunics or crowns unnecessary for His own adornment. However, He allowed these decorations to proceed out of love for His devotees. The source states that although He is the personification of detachment, 'when offered, He extends His neck and fulfills the celebration of the devotees.' He accepted this honor to allow the 'play of the devotees to proceed,' showing that He valued their loving curiosity and eagerness above His own detachment from material things.


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