Chapter 36 says Sai is 'distant and detached from his name' but also that he 'causes various events to occur.' How can he be both detached and active? Can you explain this paradox?

This paradox is central to understanding Sai Baba's divine nature as described in Chapter 36. The text presents him as an "incarnation of the knowledge of Truth" who is indifferent to the "So-ham" or "I am He" attitude, signifying a state beyond personal ego and attachment. His detachment from his own name means he operates without the limitations of a worldly identity. Simultaneously, this very detachment allows him to be a pure instrument of divine will, causing "various events to occur" and fulfilling devotees' desires without being entangled in the actions. As Chapter 36 suggests, he is like a witness who is also the orchestrator, a divine playfulness that is a hallmark of his incomprehensible prowess.