How was the service of sweeping Baba's paths continued, and what does it reveal about the nature of devotion in Shirdi?

The selfless service of sweeping Sai Baba's paths, originally performed by Balaji Patil Nevasakar, was a cherished task that continued after him. Chapter 35 explains that this service was then taken up by Radhakrishnabai. It's particularly noted that although she was a Brahmin, a class worthy of worship, she considered this 'menial' task an honor and performed it flawlessly, waking early to sweep the paths herself. Later, this service was carried on by Abdul. This progression reveals that devotion in Shirdi transcended social status, caste, and gender. The value was placed on the act of service and the love behind it, not on the social standing of the devotee performing it.