I'm just starting Chapter 8. Can you give me a summary of what topics it's going to cover and what it recaps from the previous chapter?

Certainly. Chapter 8 of the Sai Satcharitra begins by briefly recapping key events from the previous chapter, such as how Sai Baba first appeared, the mystery of whether he was Hindu or Muslim, his early days as a 'mad fakir,' and his intense yogic practices like Dhauti and Khanda-yoga. After these salutations and recap, Chapter 8 introduces the main topics it will explore. These include a deep dive into the greatness and purpose of human birth, Sai Baba's daily habit of begging for alms (bhiksha), the dedicated service provided to him by Baijabai, the wonder of his meals, and his close companionship with Tatya and Mhalsapati, with whom he slept in the Masjid.