How does Sai Baba inspire people to come to Shirdi and follow the spiritual path? Does he force them?

According to Chapter 35, Sai Baba does not force anyone but rather works in subtle and mysterious ways. The text states, "It is Baba himself who gives them the inspiration; only then do they step out." He accomplishes his work by stimulating their natural disposition and gently leading them toward the spiritual path. The narrative explains that trying to comprehend his methods can be fruitless. Instead, the path to happiness is through surrendering one's ego at his feet. The story of Boss Dharamsee illustrates this. He arrived full of doubt, but through a personal experience with the grapes, his "previous resolves vanished; love for Sai arose in his heart." This demonstrates how Baba's inspiration works not through coercion, but by creating experiences that resonate deeply with an individual's mind and heart, fostering a genuine desire to follow him.