How does the interaction between Baba, Mirikar, and Madhavrao illustrate the principle that outcomes are tied to faith?

The entire episode detailed in Chapter 22 serves as a powerful illustration of faith's role in determining outcomes. When Mirikar initially rejected Baba's instruction for Madhavrao to join him, Baba's response was not anger but a profound teaching: 'Mantras, holy water, Brahmins, Gods, astrologers, physicians, or the Guru—as is one’s faith, So is the resulting fruit.' This directly links the efficacy of divine help to the recipient's belief. Mirikar's subsequent doubt and change of heart show his dawning realization that obedience to the Guru is paramount for one's well-being. Baba later reinforces this when giving final permission, questioning how a mother ('Masjidmai') can protect her children if they become 'faithless,' confirming that divine grace and protection are most effective when met with unwavering faith.