How did a plague in a different village pave the way for Balabuva Satarkar to perform in Shirdi?

Balabuva Satarkar had a long-standing annual commitment to perform the Ram Navami Kirtan at a holy place called Siddha-Kavthe, for which he received a grant. However, as Chapter 6 explains, a plague, referred to as Margi, struck the village of Kavthe that year. Due to the epidemic, the village became empty and the Ram Navami festival was cancelled. This unforeseen event not only freed up Balabuva's schedule but also meant he missed his annual fee, providing the perfect opportunity for him to fulfill his desire to visit Shirdi and perform for Sai Baba instead.