The source mentions that Baba slept in the light while his followers were in the dark. How does this detail contribute to the story of the Chavadi serpent?

The contrast between light and darkness is highly significant in this narrative from Chapter 22. The text specifies that lamps burned all night where Baba slept, but the outer region where fakirs and seekers like Amir lay was dark. This physical setting becomes the backdrop for the entire drama. The danger—a venomous snake—was concealed by the darkness, posing a hidden threat to the sleeping devotees. Baba, residing in the light, perceived this danger. His call for a lamp was a literal command to bring light into the darkness to expose the threat. This act symbolizes a broader spiritual theme: Baba bringing the light of awareness and protection to his devotees who are in the 'dark,' unaware of the perils surrounding them. The lamp ultimately dazed the snake, rendering it helpless and saving a life.