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Irrational on Sai Baba
This refers to the editorial “Grip of Irrationality” (30 April 2011) which borders on irrationality itself on many counts. To conclude that Sai Baba has left behind a “legacy of blind faith and superstition” is contrary to his many positive points which were mentioned in the editorial itself – for example, his disassociation from the radical agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, his political neutrality and his social and philanthropic activities.
This refers to the editorial “Grip of Irrationality” (30 April 2011) which borders on irrationality itself on many counts. To conclude that Sai Baba has left behind a “legacy of blind faith and superstition” is contrary to his many positive points which were mentioned in the editorial itself – for example, his disassociation from the radical agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, his political neutrality and his social and philanthropic activities.
Sai Baba did not support irrationality, communalism, intense nationalism, or human exploitation, as is evident from his published speeches and writings. The fact that he “proclaimed his own divinity” need not surprise anyone, as individual experiences of the divine cannot be scientifi cally validated like those of the Buddha, Mahavira, Hazrat Mohammed, Guru Nanak Dev and other inspired souls in history.
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