How did Sai Baba's demeanor and actions in the face of rejection from the oil-merchants reflect his divine nature?

When the grocers unanimously refused him oil, Sai Baba's response was one of profound peace and power. The narrative in Chapter 5 notes that he 'returned quietly' without protest. Instead of engaging in a dispute, he demonstrated a higher truth. His act of drinking the water-and-oil mixture as an offering to Brahman before using plain water to light the lamps shows his complete reliance on the Supreme. This miracle, where water burned all night, was not just a display of power but a lesson for the repentant grocers, revealing that his resources were not of this world. His calm composure and miraculous solution highlight his divine stature.