How does the author equate interactions with Sai Baba to established religious practices?

The author uses powerful analogies in Chapter 4 to frame interactions with Sai Baba as profound spiritual acts. The mere sight, or Darshan, of Sai is equated with a complete Yoga practice. Simply conversing with him is said to wash away all sins. The text further elaborates that massaging his feet is a spiritual cleansing equivalent to bathing in the sacred Triveni river confluence. Partaking of his foot-nectar (Tirtha) is described as a method for uprooting all desires, and accepting his command is viewed as holding the authority of the Vedas. His Udi-Prasad is considered holy and sanctifying in every way.