How do saints like Sai Baba guide individuals toward a more meaningful life?

Saints, as depicted in Chapter 14, serve as compassionate guides for humanity. Sai Baba is described as a 'cloud of mercy' who, while telling stories about worldly matters, skillfully leads his devotees 'to the path of renunciation.' His purpose is to help people live happily in the world but remain alert to make life meaningful. The text also mentions that one of his functions is to 'destroy the difficult bad tendencies of the devotees.' By offering this spiritual guidance and inner purification, he helps individuals navigate both worldly and spiritual life effectively.