Describe the specific ways Sai Baba protects and provides for his followers as mentioned in the source text.

As detailed in Chapter 36, Sai Baba offers complete protection and provision for his devoted followers. The text explicitly states that for those who 'grasp him through meditation or sing loving hymns to him, he never lets them lack anything; he protects them completely.' His support extends beyond material needs to spiritual goals, as he is a 'complete supporter of spiritual goals' who has redeemed countless beings. Furthermore, Baba's power is such that he can elevate a person's status instantly, turning a 'beggar into a king.' He also fulfills the desires of all who come to him, especially the 'poor and weak,' demonstrating his role as a universal benefactor.