How does the story of Laxmichand and the khaja illustrate the significance of Arati in Baba's worship?

The story of Laxmichand demonstrates that Arati was a pivotal part of the worship routine. As detailed in Chapter 28, when devotees asked Baba what food offering to bring, He instructed them to "Bring me a plate full of khaja; then do the arati-puja." This sequence shows that the offering was a precursor to the Arati. Later, just before the desire for khaja was fulfilled, Baba's words were, "Now the wind of khaja has blown; do the arati quickly." Only after the Arati was complete did Laxmichand receive the khaja he had been craving, fulfilling his desire and solidifying his devotion.