Chapter 33 explains the deeper meaning behind Sai Baba giving Udi. Can you elaborate on the philosophical significance of this act?

Chapter 33 delves into the profound philosophical significance behind Sai Baba's practice of distributing Udi. The chapter explains that through this act, Baba intended to convey a deep spiritual truth about the nature of existence. The Udi symbolizes that the entire visible universe is transient and ultimately nothing but ash. It serves as a powerful reminder that our own bodies, described as wood made of five elements, are temporary and will also turn to ash once their destined experiences are exhausted. As stated in Chapter 33, the Udi is a sign that the universe is pervaded by Maya, or illusion, and that Brahman alone is the ultimate, unchanging reality. Baba gave this Vibhuti so that devotees might always maintain this awareness.