How did the Patil show his gratitude for being healed, and what new tradition did this create?

After being healed, the Patil was overwhelmed with gratitude and felt a deep need to express it. As detailed in Chapter 13, he devised a new form of worship called the "Satya-Sai vow," which he began to perform regularly. This practice was modeled on the traditional Satyanarayan vow. Every Thursday, after bathing, the Patil would read specific chapters about Sai Baba from Das Ganu's "Bhaktalilamrut." He would perform this vow with offerings and celebration, finding immense peace and happiness. This personal act of devotion started a new tradition, as the practice of performing the Satya-Sai vow became a custom that spread throughout his village.