Catechectics is an Art of teaching by Question and answer (as a Part of ‘How emotional investments shape our behaviors and thoughts’). Baba is in very advanced stage in this science
Category: Offer to Guru
Offer to Guru
BABA WORSHIP IV -Refusing to own, the properties
Baba began from 1908 to ask for dakshinas (Donations). Formerly, he would refuse offer of rupees to him, saying that he had no need for them. But from the time that this new tide began, he began to ask his visitors for payments of (even large) sums. Some he would ask for Rs.5, some for... Read more
How to use Money in Baba’s method
For Basic Luxury Level- If anybody placed before Him a pice or two (money), Baba purchased oil or tobacco. He was fond of tobacco, for He always smoked a bidi or Chilim (an earthen pipe). Oil was used to fuelling his Dhuni ie. Sacred fire. For Food, the Basic, HE begged, as Mendicant After getting... Read more
Baba’s indifference to wealth
Baba’s sayings about His indifference to Wealth Para Number in the Book 'BCS", About indifference to Wealth 250. Baba, to Balakrishna G. "Upasani sastri: Will you give me dakshina?" BGU: I have no money. Baba: What is that in your pocket? Give it. BGU: This is a silver watch. Take it, Baba.? Baba: Do you... Read more
WEALTH
Baba’s sayings about Greed of Wealth and Asking Donation Para Number in the Book & About Greed Managing R.B.P. A devotee: "Why are you asking for so much money?" Baba- " I am not asking of every one. I ask only from the man whom the fakir (God) points out. But in exchange, I have... Read more
Donation Why asked?
Baba, from 1908 established a threshold of dakshina (Donation) for those approaching him to cross. A man too much attached to wealth is frightened at the demand for dakshina and does not approach Baba. A person who is ready to pay dakshina shows his readiness to part with worldly things and may also be ready... Read more
Chakra Narain, a Protestant Chirstian
When Chakra Narain, a Christian, was appointed as Sub- Inspector at Rahata, some of his followers, who were displeased, went and told Baba, “The new Fouzdar is neither a Hindu nor a Muhammadan but a Christian’. Baba’s retort was What of that? He is my brother’. It must be remembered that Baba was called a... Read more