How does Chapter 33 connect Sai Baba's daily ritual of maintaining the Dhuni to the philosophical concept of Maya and Brahman?

Chapter 33 intricately connects Sai Baba's physical, daily ritual with profound philosophical teachings. The chapter first describes the routine: Baba would buy firewood, keep the Dhuni perpetually lit, and distribute the Udi. It then poses the question of the ritual's deeper meaning. The answer provided in Chapter 33 is that the Udi is a tangible symbol meant to teach about the ultimate reality. The ash signifies that the entire visible universe, including our own bodies, is impermanent and will turn to ash. This is a direct lesson on the nature of Maya (illusion). By giving this Udi, Baba was providing a constant reminder that "Brahman alone is real," encouraging devotees to maintain awareness of this truth and see beyond the illusory attachments of the world.