According to the provided text, what is the role of a saint like Sai Baba in uplifting their followers?

The source text from Chapter 30 of the Sai Satcharitra explains that the task of uplifting devotees is an unavoidable and inescapable duty for saints. Sai Baba is described as the 'Acharya (teacher) of the assembly of saints' for whom this responsibility is paramount. By bestowing grace, a saint can grant their follower 'inconceivable great power,' including the profound wealth of discrimination between Self and non-Self and all forms of knowledge. As Chapter 30 conveys, this divine support makes the path for the devotee 'fearless and obstacle-free' and leads to the dissolution of all sins.