How did Sai Baba reappear and return to Shirdi after being hidden for a while?

According to Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba, who had been hidden for some time, reappeared through an encounter with a man named Chand Patil. Patil, who lived in Dhup village, had lost his mare. While returning disappointed from his search, he met Baba, who was described as a Fakir sitting under a mango tree. Baba miraculously told him where to find his lost mare. This encounter was the catalyst for Baba's return, as the narrative prologue in Chapter 5 explains that he eventually came back to Shirdi with Chand Patil's Muslim wedding party, where he was once again found like a 'gem'.