How does Chapter 41 connect the arrival of Sai's portrait to a previous event or promise?

Chapter 41 masterfully links the arrival of Sai Baba's portrait to a prior divine intimation. The chapter explicitly references a dream the narrator had in which Sai promised, "On a Holi festival day, I am coming to your house for a meal today." The arrival of the physical portrait, brought by Alli Mohammed, is presented as the fulfillment of this very promise. As described in the chapter, the photo arrived on the day of Holi, right as the narrator was about to sit for lunch. This timing is highlighted as a "miracle" and a "clear Leela [divine play]," demonstrating how Sai fulfills the desires of His devotees at the exact right time, reinforcing the connection between the spiritual promise and its physical manifestation.