Hindu and Mohammedan spiritual characteristics and his work with both religions signified that there is no real difference between the two, for the One worshiped is the same.

No one can determine whether Sai Baba was born a Hindu or a Muslim, but it is certain that his spiritual upbringing was directly connected to both, because he had both Hindu and Muslim Masters. Sai was unique: he dressed like a Muslim, but bore the caste marks on his forehead of a Hindu. He would celebrate the holy days and festivals of both religions with equal fervor. He quoted the Koran to the delight of the Muslims, but was equally well versed in the Hindu Vedas or Shastras.

To someone like Sai Baba, his own human identity and religious differences were nothing into nothing. When someone once asked him where he was born, he replied, "I have no residence."

Over the years thousands flocked to Sai Baba – many with material gain on their minds. The Master once remarked about those who sought his blessing: "It is I who seek them out and bring them to me; they do not come by their own volition. Even though some may be hundreds of miles away, I draw them to me like sparrows with strings tied to their feet."

He would often repeat to his devotees: "I give you what you want so that you will begin to want what I want to give you. My Master told me to give bounteously to all who beseech me, but none of you beseech me with wisdom... .

"My treasury is open. But none of you bring a cart to haul away the real treasure. Dig deep and take what is rightfully yours, but none of you want to take the trouble.

"I tell you, all who come to me, this opportunity will not return! I am the One, I am God!"

SAI BABA controlled World War I. When the Master would come from the mosque to the temple of Gopal Rao, his arti would be sung between these two buildings. At that time, when he was walking between the mosque and temple, a strange light would be seen on his face. It was also noticed that he would make strange signs in the air with his fingers. This behavior continued daily for four years, from the start of World War I to its conclusion.

During the war years, Sai Baba would often say: "I am formless and I am everywhere. I am not this body you call Sai.