Chapter 28 mentions Sai Baba's famous saying about bringing his devotees to him like a sparrow's chick. What is the context and meaning of this statement?

The statement from Chapter 28, "My person may be in distant lands, may be thousands of miles away, I will bring him like a sparrow's chick, binding a string to his feet," illustrates Sai Baba's divine power and compassionate play. The context is the introduction of the devotee Laxmichand, who is presented as a living example of this promise. The meaning is that no matter the physical distance, Baba has the ability to draw his chosen devotees to Shirdi. The chapter suggests this is not a random act, but often occurs when the accumulated good karma of many past births comes to fruition, allowing the individual to attain the company of saints and progress spiritually.