Chapter 29 suggests that Sai Baba's acts of charity, while appearing unpredictable, were governed by his 'incomprehensible wisdom' and a person's destiny. The chapter first establishes his immense generosity, noting he gave abundantly and daily (verses 4-9). However, it immediately contrasts this by stating his manner was never fixed, and he did not give to everyone (verses 13-15). The key principle is revealed in verse 16, which explains that only when a person's 'auspicious time had arrived' would they receive the blessing of happiness from his hand. This implies that Baba's giving was not random but a divine act, a 'shell of fortune' bestowed only upon the fortunate at the right moment, aligning with a deeper, inscrutable plan rather than simple whim.
Based on the events in Chapter 29, what is the underlying principle governing Sai Baba's seemingly unpredictable acts of charity?
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