How did Sai Baba's words before the Chitali trip foreshadow the danger Mirikar would face?

Sai Baba's foreknowledge is a key element of the snake incident described in Chapter 22. When Madhavrao asked for permission to go with Mirikar, Baba laughed and said, 'Her name is Masjidmai; will she let her promise be broken? But if the children turn out to be faithless, how can she protect them?' This enigmatic statement hinted at a coming trial and the need for faith. After the snake was killed, Mirikar's love for Sai surged as he realized the full import of Baba's words. He understood that Baba knew about the 'bad time ahead' and had insisted that Shama (Madhavrao) accompany him specifically to help avert the misfortune, demonstrating Baba's profound inner vision.