The book mentions other saints like Gyaneshwar and Tukaram. How is Sai Baba's presence in Shirdi compared to them?

Chapter 43 draws a direct parallel between Sai Baba and other revered saints to illustrate the timeless nature of enlightened masters. The text posits that just as Nath Maharaj became the light of Paithan, Tukaram Maharaj in Dehu, and Samarth Ramdas in Parli, Sai is the very same divine presence in Shirdi. This comparison reinforces the idea that these great souls are manifestations of the same ultimate reality, appearing in different places and times for the welfare of humanity. The Satcharita suggests that Sai, like these other saints, is an unbroken presence who transcends physical death. For example, it mentions how Gyaneshwar gave darshan three centuries after his samadhi, proving that such beings are not confined by time or the body. Thus, Sai's presence in Shirdi is presented as part of a long lineage of divine incarnations.