How do the stories of Das Ganu and Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar illustrate Sai Baba's teachings on different aspects of devotion?

The stories of Das Ganu and Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar in Chapter 4 showcase two complementary aspects of devotion taught by Sai Baba: internal faith and external observance. In Das Ganu's case, Baba stressed the power of internal faith ('shraddha'), promising that a vision of Vitthal would manifest if the devotee was 'full of faith.' With Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar, Baba focused on the importance of external observances, admonishing him for neglecting the 'Shraddha' (death anniversary) for his father and the daily 'Naivedya' (food offering) to Vitthal. Taken together, these accounts reveal a holistic teaching: true devotion involves both the unwavering faith in one's heart and the diligent performance of one's prescribed duties and rituals.