Based on the text, how did Sai Baba's relationship with his Guru shape his own approach to teaching and interacting with devotees?

Sai Baba's relationship with his Guru profoundly shaped his compassionate teaching style. In Chapter 19, he describes his Guru as an "ocean of mercy" and a "veritable idol of devotion and love" whose heart was full of immense affection. This is mirrored in Baba's own interactions, as he addressed an elderly woman as "Mother" and men as "Uncle" or "Brother," with a sweetness that was a wonder. Just as his Guru protected him and provided for him, Baba became a protector of the poor and troubled. The central lesson he learned—that faith and patience are more valuable than any ritual or demand—became a cornerstone of his own teachings, which he passed on to devotees like the old lady to soothe the "fever of worldly life."