How did Sai Baba demonstrate the supreme importance of reading the Bhagavat, even over listening to his own stories in the Masjid?

Sai Baba showed the profound value he placed on the reading of sacred scriptures through a specific incident described in Chapter 18. The author recalls a day when he was engrossed in reading the Bhagavat. Hearing that a group was going to the Masjid, he put the book aside mid-story and ran to hear Baba's tales. However, Baba's mind was not satisfied, as the Bhagavat had been left unfinished. For this very reason, Baba insisted that the author return and complete the reading of the remaining part. This act highlights that Baba prioritized the completion of the sacred reading over the immediate desire of devotees to listen to him directly.