Based on Chapter 7, how did high-caste Brahmins and other devout Hindus react to Sai Baba, despite his ambiguous religious identity?

Chapter 7 explains that despite the confusion surrounding Sai Baba's religious background, He commanded immense respect from even the most orthodox Hindus. The text states that the 'best of Brahmins' would come to worship Him. Even Agnihotris, keepers of the sacred fire who held great pride in their ritual purity, would abandon their pride and prostrate themselves before Baba. This demonstrates the powerful spiritual magnetism He possessed. The chapter notes that people were amazed, and those who came to find 'proof' of his identity would instead become 'silent and humble upon seeing Him,' ultimately behaving with the same reverence as his other devotees.