How did the behavior of devotees like Khaparde, Butti, and Noolkar differ from that of other followers when interacting with Sai Baba?

Chapter 27 highlights a distinct difference in how various devotees interacted with Sai Baba. While Baba had countless followers, most would speak with him, some would even talk back, and they generally had no hesitation or formal politeness. In stark contrast, a select few, specifically Dadasaheb Khaparde, Noolkar, and Butti, observed a vow of silence in Baba's presence. Khaparde, though a renowned orator, would become silent upon entering the Masjid. These three devotees would simply bow their heads before Baba, demonstrating a level of humility and modesty in listening that was described as indescribable. This silent reverence set them apart from the more vocal and informal interactions of the majority of Baba's other devotees.