The Satcharitra says Baba was 'hidden' before being 'found.' Can you explain this rediscovery as described in Chapter 5?

Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra frames Sai Baba's reappearance as the finding of a hidden treasure. The text explicitly states that "For some time, Baba had remained hidden; this 'gem' was found in Shirdi within a Muslim wedding party." This 'finding' refers to his encounter with Chand Patil of Dhup village. After Patil lost his mare and was traveling dejectedly, he came across Baba under a mango tree. This meeting initiated the events that led to Baba's return to public life. He eventually traveled back to Shirdi with Chand Patil's wedding procession, ending his period of obscurity and beginning his well-known ministry in the village, which was already home to other saints like Devidas.