How does the Satcharitra reconcile Sai Baba's formless, unmanifest state with his continued ability to act as a benefactor to his devotees?

Chapter 48 directly addresses this concept. It explains that by merging with the Unmanifest, Baba's form attained formlessness, yet his fundamental quality of being a benefactor to his devotees did not end. The text explicitly states, "Whatever actions were performed while in the body, the same are experienced today in the Unmanifest state by those who are devoted to You." This indicates that his power, grace, and love are not constrained by a physical body. He remains accessible and continues to help those who seek refuge in him, demonstrating that his protective presence transcends the duality of being manifest or unmanifest.