From the perspective of a devotee visiting Shirdi, how would one interact with Sai Baba regarding the Udi, as portrayed in Chapter 33?

As a devotee in Shirdi, your interaction with Sai Baba regarding Udi would have been a central and frequent experience, as described in Chapter 33. It was Baba's daily practice to distribute Udi in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings, so you would likely receive it during your visits to the Masjid, as he never sent anyone away empty-handed. The Udi came from the sacred Dhuni fire he always kept burning. A very significant interaction would occur when you were ready to leave Shirdi. You would ask Baba for permission to go, and the true confirmation of his blessing and consent would be when he personally gave you the Udi to take with you, a gesture that would fill you with joy and confidence for your journey.