Based on the introductory sections of Chapter 36, what is Sai Baba's relationship with his devotees and their spiritual welfare?

Chapter 36 highlights Sai Baba's deeply supportive and protective relationship with his devotees. It states that for those who "grasp him through meditation or sing loving hymns to him, he never lets them lack anything; he protects them completely." The chapter further explains that Baba is a "complete supporter of spiritual goals" who has redeemed countless beings. By orchestrating the narration of his own stories, he fulfills the desires of his devotees and calls out to the "poor and weak." This portrayal in Chapter 36 shows him as a compassionate guru dedicated to the spiritual welfare and upliftment of all who seek him.