How do the stories of the hungry dog and the eggplant slices in Shirdi illustrate Sai Baba's principle of oneness?

Both narratives in Chapter 9 powerfully illustrate Sai Baba's principle of oneness, though in different contexts. In the first story, Baba reveals his oneness with all creatures, stating explicitly, "that dog which you saw suddenly, I have oneness with him," and also with a pig. He teaches that he exists in all forms, from dogs to ants, and urges the devotee to "renounce the sense of difference." The second story, involving the eggplants, demonstrates a different facet of this oneness—his union with the hearts of his devotees. By asking for the 'kachrya' that were never made, Baba showed he was one with the original intention of the devotee who sent them, experiencing her love and specific request directly. Together, these stories show his oneness extends to both all living beings and the inner thoughts of his followers.