The Nath Bhagawat, which is the eleventh Skandha of the Bhagavat, was held in the highest esteem. Chapter 18 describes it as a "divinely inspired book" whose sweetness is beyond description. It was considered superior in some ways to other scriptures, with the text stating that the dialogue between Krishna and Uddhava within it is even better than the one between Krishna and Arjuna. The book's power was such that it was believed that those who perform its reading with faith attain God instantly, without needing to retreat to a forest. Sainath himself ensured it was read daily in Shirdi for the salvation of souls, referring to it as the "loving speech of Nath" and a platform for the highest spiritual goal.
Why was the Nath Bhagawat considered such a divinely important text within Sai Baba's circle in Shirdi?
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