Based on Baba's words to Cholkar, where does Sai Baba claim to reside and how does this affect his relationship with devotees?

In his conversation with Cholkar, detailed in Chapter 15, Sai Baba explains that his true residence is not limited to his physical body in Shirdi. He explicitly states, 'My home is in your heart; I am your inner self.' He expands on this by saying he is present everywhere and in all creatures, from insects and ants to all animals. This teaching fundamentally changes the devotee's relationship with him, eliminating any sense of distance or separation. Baba's message is that if a devotee reaches out with faith from anywhere in the world, he is 'standing right there with your faith, day and night.' This transforms the relationship from one of a distant deity to an intimate, ever-present inner guide.