Is Sai Baba's influence confined only to the village of Shirdi?

No, the text explicitly states that while Shirdi is the center of his activities, Sai Baba's field of influence is vast and not geographically limited. Chapter 4 clarifies this by mentioning his influence extends across Punjab, Calcutta, Hindustan, Gujarat, Deccan, and Kanara. The beautiful flags on the mansions in Shirdi are described as beckoning devotees from afar, reinforcing the idea that his greatness has spread from village to village. Therefore, Shirdi is presented as the focal point, but his spiritual reach is widespread.