Once a new person came to Darbar Sahib, when Sai were sitting on the bench, alongwith many devotees sitting around. He came and said, “I want to meet the Mahant of this Darbar.” Sai said, “Yes, say what is it.” He replied, “I think you did not understand, I want to meet the Mahant!” Sai said, “Yes, please say, I am only the Mahant!”
That person was shocked, he never imagined that the Mahant could be sitting with so much ease with His devotees, interacting, conversing freely! Normally one would think that he would be a serious looking person sitting in a corner, away from people, dressed in orange robes may be with garlands around His neck, etc. But seeing how all the devotees, young and old, were conversing with Him with so much ease, but never crossing the line of devotion and respect, he was literally amazed! He could not believe and was rather confused and astounded as to how Sai were talking to them with so much love and oneness!
Seeing his reaction, Sai said, “A Saint should always be an easily mixing and cheerful person, such that the devotees never experience any hesitation in approaching Him for any issues and they should not feel fearful to confide in Him. Yes, but they should always remain within the borders of respect, politeness and consideration!”