Based on the story of the khichdi offering, how did Sai Baba draw his devotees to Shirdi?

This story demonstrates Baba's unique method of binding his devotees to him. As Chapter 28 describes, Baba drew this 'chick'—the dear lady—to Shirdi through a supernormal experience. He appeared in a dream to her in Berhampur, a place far from Shirdi, and made a simple request for khichdi, despite her never having had his direct darshan before. This extraordinary vision ignited her devotion and created an intense desire to see him, compelling her and her husband to undertake the journey from Akola to Shirdi to serve him in person.