The Satcharita compares Sai Baba to other saints like Gyaneshwar and Tukaram. What's the significance of this comparison?

The comparison of Sai Baba to other revered saints like Gyaneshwar Maharaj, Nath Maharaj, and Tukaram Maharaj in Chapter 43 serves to emphasize his eternal and universal nature. It positions him within a lineage of great saints who, despite leaving their physical bodies, remain a potent spiritual force. The text mentions how Gyaneshwar gave darshan three centuries after his samadhi, proving that his presence was not extinguished. By stating 'Sai is the same in Shirdi' as these other saints were in their respective holy places, the scripture asserts that Baba is not a limited, historical figure but an embodiment of the same eternal, divine principle that has manifested throughout time to guide and protect devotees.