Why does the author of the Satcharitra continue to describe the sad event of Sai Baba's passing in Chapter 43, and what is the intended effect on the reader?

📖 Chapter 43

In Chapter 43, the author acknowledges that the news of the body's end might be wearying and unpleasant for listeners. However, he justifies continuing the narrative by stating that the story of the passing of saints and sages purifies both the listeners and the speakers. The chapter emphasizes that remembrance of the glory of devotees is an unparalleled means to purify the inner self and wash away accumulated sins. Therefore, as explained in Chapter 43, recounting Sai's departure is not meant to cause sorrow but to serve a higher spiritual purpose, bringing glory to devotional singing (bhajan) and helping followers transcend worldly existence.


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