How did Baba's act of giving Udi address both the worldly concerns and spiritual growth of his devotees?

Sai Baba's distribution of Udi was a masterful act that catered to both worldly and spiritual needs. As Chapter 33 states, Sai is the 'helmsman of the path of spiritual welfare; he gives spiritual welfare while fulfilling worldly interests.' For worldly interests, the Udi was a 'Prasad' (blessed offering) with countless benefits, given for the welfare of devotees. For spiritual growth, the Udi served as a powerful symbol of impermanence. It taught that the physical body is perishable and that one should renounce pride in it. Thus, the single act of giving Udi provided both a tangible blessing for immediate problems and a profound philosophical lesson for ultimate liberation.