Could you elaborate on the purpose behind Sai Baba's actions, such as lighting lamps, and how it differed from the public's perception?

The public initially perceived Sai Baba's actions as the whims of a madman, but the reality was quite different. For instance, his fondness for lighting many lamps in the Masjid and temples was not for his own satisfaction. As Chapter 0 clarifies, the term "fond of" is a worldly way of putting it, because in reality, no whims remained for him. The true motive behind his actions was for the good of the people. This was demonstrated when he used water for the lamps, a miracle that ultimately dispelled the villagers' delusion and established their faith in his divine nature.