How did Baba respond when he learned that Dev felt deceived and disappointed after the Udyapan?

When Jog communicated Dev's feelings of disappointment, Baba was surprised. According to Chapter 40, Baba explained that he had kept his word precisely. He told Jog to inform Dev, 'You did not recognize Me! Why then did you call Me?' Baba clarified that while he didn't leave Shirdi in a worldly sense, he came to the Udyapan, first alone as a Sanyasi and then returned with two others for the meal. He emphasized his commitment to his promises, stating, 'for the sake of My word, I would die; but the words from My mouth shall never be otherwise.'