Since the historical events in Shirdi can no longer be witnessed directly, does Chapter 20 offer a method to still experience them?

Yes, it does. While acknowledging that the past celebrations in Shirdi cannot be seen now in a literal sense, Chapter 20 of the Sai Satcharitra suggests a way to experience them through spiritual practice. The text states that through the "power of firm meditation," these past scenes can become visible. It encourages devotees to bring Sai into their meditation, beholding him from his toe to his face and prostrating with love. This act of focused meditation is presented as a way to transcend time and connect with the divine presence and events of that era.