How were Sai Maharaj's actions in Shirdi connected to the dangerous robbery attempt on his devotee, Kashiram?

There was a direct and profound connection between these two simultaneous events. Chapter 0 describes how, at the very moment Kashiram was fighting for his life against numerous armed robbers, Maharaj was creating a scene in Shirdi. He was shouting, swearing, and showing great agitation. The people around him understood that this behavior meant a dear devotee was in grave danger and that Maharaj's agitation was his way of actively protecting that devotee from afar. It was seen as proof that nothing could harm Kashiram, as the 'Savior' was protecting him.