How did Sai Baba treat the villagers who had previously insulted and harassed him?

After the villagers witnessed the miracle of the lamps being lit with water, those who had previously harassed Maharaj became very scared. However, Chapter 0 reveals that Maharaj was "completely merciful." His personal motto was not just to ignore wrongdoing, but to actively "do good even to them!" who had done him wrong. Because of this compassionate and forgiving nature, no one had any reason to fear him. The text further states that he loved all people and cared for them like a father, even giving prior warnings of calamities to protect the village. This shows his immense capacity for forgiveness and his fatherly concern for everyone, regardless of their past actions.