In Chapter 33, what was the special significance of receiving Udi from Baba when a devotee wished to leave Shirdi?

As detailed in Chapter 33, receiving Udi from Sai Baba held a special significance for devotees who were preparing to leave Shirdi and return to their homes. While devotees would ask for permission to leave, the act of Baba giving them the Udi was considered the true confirmation that permission had been granted. The text explicitly states that when Baba said, 'Take the Udi,' it was understood as the real go-ahead. This practice was known to all devotees, and receiving the Udi would fill the departing devotee's mind with enthusiasm for their journey home, assured of Baba's blessings.