How did the people in Shirdi interpret Sai Baba's strange behavior during the time Kashiram was in danger?

While Kashiram was fighting for his life against thieves, Sai Baba, who was miles away in Shirdi, began acting very strangely. As Chapter 0 describes, he was 'shouting, swearing, and showing other signs of agitation.' The people who were near him and knew him well did not see this as random anger. They immediately recognized these signs and understood that 'some dear devotee was in great danger.' They correctly interpreted Baba's agitation as a manifestation of his protective power being actively used to save that devotee from harm. This shows that his followers were accustomed to his unique ways of intervening in their lives.