Can you explain the significance of the Chitali snake incident involving Mirikar?

The Chitali snake incident is highly significant as it showcases Sai Baba's omniscience and the protective power of faith. In Chapter 22, Baba's cryptic reference to 'Lamba Bawa' (the snake) and his insistence that Madhavrao accompany Mirikar served as a test of faith. Baba stated, "as is one’s faith, so is the resulting fruit." Mirikar's initial doubt and subsequent change of heart, leading him to obey Baba's wish, were crucial. The incident demonstrates the dynamic between the 'killer' (the snake) and the 'savior' (Dwarkamai, representing Baba). It wasn't just a physical rescue; it was a profound lesson that heeding the Guru's word, even when its purpose is unclear, provides ultimate protection from life's hidden dangers.