Based on the experiences of Laxmichand and the lady with the khichdi, what can we understand about Sai Baba's connection to his devotees' inner desires?

The accounts in Chapter 28 reveal Sai Baba's profound and intimate connection to his devotees' inner worlds. With Laxmichand, Baba verbalized the devotee's unspoken thought about an 'evil eye,' proving his omniscience. In the case of the lady from Berhampur, Baba initiated the connection by appearing in her dream to ask for khichdi, the very offering she later resolved to make. When she finally brought it, Baba's enthusiastic acceptance, despite the interruption, demonstrated how deeply He valued and was hungry for her devotion. These stories illustrate that Baba not only knew the thoughts and desires of his devotees but also actively responded to and fulfilled their pure-hearted vows and longings.