Since Baba's physical body is gone, is there any point in going to Shirdi? Is he still there?

Chapter 43 directly addresses this potential doubt. It advises devotees not to think that Baba is gone just because he left his physical form. The text asserts that Shri Sai is beyond death and has become one with Brahman, filling the entire moving and non-moving world. However, it also emphasizes his special connection to Shirdi, comparing him to other saints who are forever associated with their respective towns. The text assures that "Whatever the feeling in one's mind, such is the experience even today," implying that his influence and presence are still powerfully felt, especially in Shirdi, and he continues to protect his devotees' cause from there.