How does the text describe the relationship between Sai Baba and his devotees using the metaphor of a puppeteer?

The text in Chapter 19 employs a powerful metaphor to describe Sai Baba's influence over his devotees' lives. It states, 'We are all merely puppets; the puppeteer is Mother Sai.' This illustrates the belief that Baba subtly guides and controls events and inspirations. The narrator experiences this directly when a song perfectly matching his inner thoughts is sung by another devotee. He concludes that Baba, knowing his unvoiced intentions, 'pulls the strings' to make such things happen. This metaphor emphasizes Baba's omniscience and his role as the unseen director who orchestrates events to provide guidance and affirm the faith of his followers without having to speak directly.