How does Chapter 9 connect the act of seeking Baba's permission to the concept of his omnipresence?

Chapter 9 beautifully links the practical advice of seeking permission to leave Shirdi with the profound spiritual teaching of Baba's omnipresence. The chapter states that 'from Brahma to the smallest inanimate object, Sai is pervaded everywhere' and that Baba impresses upon us that 'God resides in all beings.' The insistence on following his orders regarding departure is a practical demonstration of this principle. As Chapter 9 illustrates through examples, disobeying his command leads to trouble because he, being all-knowing, understands the right and wrong time for every action. By adhering to his will, devotees acknowledge his divine insight and protection.