According to the scriptures, what factors determined the method of grace Sai Baba would bestow upon a person?

The method of grace Sai Baba bestowed was not uniform but was uniquely determined by several factors specific to the individual. Chapter 27 explicitly states that the method was decided according to the person's authority, mental disposition, service, and the depth of their love. This explains why his interactions varied so much. Sometimes, when pleased with someone, he would grant them grace through surprising means, such as casual joking and humor, to fulfill their purpose. His approach was always tailored, never a one-size-fits-all rule.