Chapter 33 explains that Udi is a sign that 'Brahman alone is real.' How does the chapter connect the physical act of giving ash to this profound Vedantic principle?

Chapter 33 of the Shri Sai Satcharita masterfully bridges the physical and the metaphysical by explaining the symbolism of Udi. The chapter posits the question of why Baba maintained the constantly burning Dhuni and distributed its ash. The answer provided is deeply philosophical: the Udi represents the transient and illusory nature of the material world. It teaches that the entire visible universe, including our own bodies, is like wood that will eventually turn to ash. By giving this Udi, Baba was constantly reminding his followers to maintain awareness of this impermanence. The chapter concludes this reasoning by stating that the universe is pervaded by Maya (illusion) and 'Brahman alone is real.' The Udi, therefore, serves as a tangible symbol of this ultimate truth, urging devotees to look beyond the ephemeral world.