How did Sai Baba use unconventional methods to grant grace to his devotees?

Sai Baba's methods for granting grace were often indirect and surprising, tailored to the individual. As described in Chapter 27, he was like a doctor who uses a trick, such as placing jaggery on a bowl of medicine, to make it palatable for a reluctant patient. Baba would change the 'vehicle' of his grace to suit the devotee's needs. This could even manifest through casual joking and humor when least expected, fulfilling a devotee's purpose unexpectedly. The method of grace was determined by factors like the devotee's mental disposition, service, and love.