How did Sai Baba's reputation for generosity influence people to visit Shirdi?

According to Chapter 29 of the Shri Sai Satcharita, Sai Baba's fame as a generous and self-controlled saint spread far and wide. He was known to be compassionate and would abundantly distribute money to the poor, needy, and even wayfarers. This reputation, passed from person to person, created a strong desire in people for his darshan. For instance, a group of devotees from the Madras region, who were on a pilgrimage to Kashi, made a point to stop at Shirdi specifically to see the Maharaj whose generous disposition was so renowned.