Sadhaka and Avatar

“Mataji often says: “If you live pure and dedicated lives, I shall keep good health. Your purity is my sustenance. Material food matters little.”

Someone asked: “What is the difference between a Divine Incarnation and a sādhaka? How can an ordinary person distinguish between the two ?”

Mataji sat in silence for a little while and then said: “An ordinary person cannot recognize an Avatāra for what He is unless He Himself chooses to reveal His identity.” A little later She added : “The sādhakas life is bound by self-imposed rules and regulations, while the Avatara is completely free. Although everything is accomplished spontaneously be Him as it should be done, He is not bound by anything. Those who are able to discriminate may know the difference. Of course for the average person it is difficult to understand.”