How does Cholkar's experience demonstrate Sai Baba's teaching that He is the 'inner self' of all beings?

Cholkar's story provides a powerful, practical demonstration of Baba's teaching that He is the 'inner self.' The miracle wasn't just a display of power, but a deep, personal confirmation of Baba's intimate presence within Cholkar. As Chapter 15 explains, Baba knew the secret details of Cholkar's mind: the vow, the reason for the delay, and the private penance of renouncing sugar. By revealing this knowledge, Baba proved that His consciousness was not limited to His physical body in Shirdi but was intrinsically connected to Cholkar's own. This confirmed Baba's words, 'My home is in your heart; I am your inner self,' transforming a philosophical concept into a lived reality for the devotee.