How were devotees involved in the Chavadi procession and what was their dynamic with Sai Baba?

Devotees were at the heart of the Chavadi celebrations. Chapter 37 details how men and women with reverence for Hari-bhajan would come to the assembly hall to participate. They would take up various instruments like cymbals, mridangas, and tambourines to create a powerful bhajan. The text beautifully illustrates the dynamic between Sai and his followers by describing him as a "powerful magnet" who, with his innate power, would pull the "iron-like devotees" towards his feet. This suggests that their involvement was not just a conscious decision but a deep, irresistible spiritual pull, highlighting their profound connection and devotion to him.