Chapter 13 describes the Patil's healing through a painful dream experience. How does this story illustrate the 'inconceivable and unfathomable' nature of Sai Baba's methods?

The Patil's story in Chapter 13 is a profound illustration of Sai Baba's mysterious ways. The healing process was not gentle; it came through violent and agonizing dreams of being beaten and crushed. This paradox—experiencing punishment that leads to a beneficial result—is central to the lesson. The Patil himself calls Sai's novelty "inconceivable and unfathomable." It demonstrates that divine grace may not conform to human logic or expectations of comfort. The positive outcome of a terrifying experience shows that Sai's actions, while perhaps incomprehensible and seemingly harsh, are driven by a deeper compassion aimed at the devotee's ultimate well-being, turning back time and removing worldly entanglements in ways we cannot predict.