Does Chapter 36 indicate whether Sai Baba's influence was limited to his local area or if it extended further?

Chapter 36 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra clearly indicates that Sai Baba's influence extended far beyond his immediate surroundings. The text explicitly states that 'Those in the country and abroad worship him; the flag of his devotion flutters.' This demonstrates that his fame and the devotion towards him were widespread, reaching an international audience. The chapter reinforces his universal appeal by noting that he 'calls out to the poor and weak, fulfilling the desires of all,' suggesting his grace is not limited by geography. The introduction of a story about 'Two gentlemen from Goa' coming for his darshan further illustrates that people traveled from different regions to see him.