Considering Sai Baba's unpredictable nature, how did devotees typically approach him with requests, such as asking for a book to be blessed?

Although Sai Baba's nature was generous, devotees understood that approaching him required patience and the right timing. As detailed in Chapter 27, for a request like blessing a book, they would often enlist the help of an intermediary like Madhavrao Deshpande (Shama). They would have Madhavrao, who was close to Baba, present the book at an appropriate moment. This strategy shows that devotees recognized the need for a careful and patient approach, understanding that Baba knew their inner state and that a direct, demanding approach might not work.