How is Sai Baba prophesied to return, and for what purpose?

The text describes a specific prophecy about Sai Baba's return. In Chapter 43, it is recounted that Baba himself told his devotees, "As an eight-year-old child, I will appear again." This promise is presented as the inviolable word of a saint. The text contrasts the reason for his return with that of the Krishna avatar. While Krishna appeared to remove the earth's burden, the purpose of Baba's foretold reappearance is described as being for "the salvation of poor devotees." This promise gave his followers full confidence that he would return to them again, reinforcing the deep bond of love he had established.