How did Sai Baba use delegates and remote influence to guide His devotees' spiritual progress?

Sai Baba's skill in bestowing grace was profound and multifaceted, as Chapter 18 illustrates. He did not need to be physically present to guide a devotee. The text states that whether a devotee was near Him or in a distant land, Baba was always "close within." He would assign tasks to specific individuals, like Bapusaheb Jog, and empower them with His own power to get the work done. For instance, while Baba remained in the Masjid, He designated Jog to read sacred scriptures in the Wada. Baba would then actively direct other devotees to attend these readings, creating a system of spiritual instruction that operated through His chosen instruments. This demonstrates His ability to manage and influence events and people from afar for their ultimate welfare.