The Mirror of Discipleship: Do You Truly Know Sai's Will?
The Leela
In the sacred verses of the Sai Satcharitra, Chapter 32, a profound Leela unfolds. Sai Baba recounts a time when He, along with three friends, ventured into a dense forest in search of Brahma Gyan (Knowledge of the Ultimate Reality). These friends were learned scholars, well-versed in the Vedas and Shastras. One quoted the Gita, asserting that one must raise oneself by one's own efforts. Another spoke of controlling the mind to eliminate duality. The third spoke of discerning the eternal from the ephemeral.
However, Baba, the fourth among them, held a different view. He believed that bookish knowledge was insufficient; true realization required the complete surrender of body, mind, and speech at the Guru's feet. As they wandered through the thick jungle—so dense that not a ray of sunlight could penetrate—they encountered a humble Vanajara (a forest wanderer or gypsy). Seeing their exhaustion, the Vanajara offered them food and water to quench their thirst. The three scholars, blinded by their intellectual pride and high status, scorned the wanderer. They thought, 'What can this lowly man offer us? We are seekers of the highest truth.' They refused to engage with him.
But Baba stayed. He realized that this encounter was not a coincidence. When the Vanajara offered a piece of bread and water, Baba accepted it with humility and reverence. In that seemingly mundane act of eating the bread, a divine transformation occurred. The text says, 'As soon as He ate, the Guru appeared.' The ordinary wanderer was revealed to be the Sadguru himself.
? The Conflict / Doubt
We all loudly proclaim, "Sachidanand Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai," and readily raise our hands to affirm that Baba is our Sadguru. But this raises a piercing question: Is this relationship mutual?
If we claim Him as our Master, does He claim us as His disciples? A relationship must be two-way. The speaker challenges us: "If you do not know His will, how is He your Sadguru?" We often impose our own sentiments and emotions upon Baba, treating Him according to our convenience. If we are miles away from understanding His heart and intent, are we not merely worshipping a projection of our own minds rather than the Truth?
The Revelation
The essence of this Leela lies in the transformative power of Obedience and Knowing the Will of the Master.
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The Wanderer vs. The Sadguru: The speaker explains a radical truth—to the three scholars, the man remained a mere Vanajara (wanderer) because they did not trust him or follow his instruction. To Baba, he became the Sadguru the moment Baba obeyed his command to eat.
"We are the ones who make Him a wanderer, and we are also the ones who make Him the eternal blissful true Guru."
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The Definition of Discipleship: True discipleship is not about rituals or verbal praise; it is about intuition. Just as a couple married for 40 years understands each other's hearts without speaking, a true disciple must strive to know Baba's will without needing to be told.
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The Role of Sai Satcharitra: How do we know His will today? The speaker emphasizes that the Sai Satcharitra is not just a book, but the map to Baba's heart. By understanding the Leelas and the teachings hidden within, we align our will with His.
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The Bitter Truth: Until we stop projecting our desires onto Him and start living according to His will, our worship remains hollow. We must stop dragging the Infinite down to our level of emotional sentiment and instead rise to His level through surrender.
"He becomes the Sadguru the moment we follow His orders."
Scriptural References
đź“– Sai Satcharitra Chapter 32, Bhagavad Gita
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In the sacred verses of the *Sai Satcharitra*, Chapter 32, a profound Leela unfolds. Sai Baba recounts a time when He, along with three friends, ventured into a dense forest in search of **Brahma Gyan...
Leela Narration
In the sacred verses of the *Sai Satcharitra*, Chapter 32, a profound Leela unfolds. Sai Baba recounts a time when He, along with three friends, ventured into a dense forest in search of **Brahma Gyan...