Chapter 46 uses the metaphor of Sai 'pulling the strings.' What does this metaphor signify about Sai's nature and his relationship with his devotees?

The metaphor of Sai 'pulling the strings,' as mentioned in Chapter 46 of the Sai Satcharitra, signifies his subtle and unseen control over the lives of his devotees for their ultimate good. The chapter explains that Baba moves the strings in such a way that no one knows his methods, yet the devotee ultimately feels his supportive presence behind them. This illustrates his nature as a detached non-doer who, while orchestrating everything from within, remains unseen. He pulls his devotees towards his feet like a puppeteer, nourishing them like a mother and making the simple and innocent play by his power, guiding them away from worldly pitfalls.