How did people, particularly high-caste Brahmins, react to Sai Baba's ambiguous religious persona as described in Chapter 7?

Chapter 7 explains that people were amazed by Sai Baba, and his ambiguous identity did not deter devotees. In fact, the text states that even the best of Brahmins would worship Him. It specifically notes that Agnihotris, or keepers of the sacred fire, would abandon their pride in ritual purity and prostrate before Him. The chapter concludes that whoever came to see the proof or scrutinize Him would ultimately behave in the same way, becoming silent and humble upon witnessing His presence, showing his power to transcend social and religious barriers.