From the perspective of a devotee in Shirdi, what was the significance of receiving Udi from Sai Baba as described in Chapter 33?

As detailed in Chapter 33, receiving Udi from Sai Baba was a significant and regular part of a devotee's experience in Shirdi. The act was a form of blessing and a core interaction with Baba. The chapter explains that when a devotee was preparing to leave Shirdi for their home village, receiving Udi from Baba was considered the true and final permission to depart, which would fill them with enthusiasm. For those staying in Shirdi, Baba would distribute Udi throughout the day—mornings, afternoons, and evenings. It was his established practice to never send anyone away empty-handed, making the receipt of this sacred ash a constant and cherished blessing.