The stories in the text describe Udi healing a scorpion sting. But what does the incident with Narayanrao's friend and the incense ash reveal about the true source of healing?

The account in Chapter 33 concerning Narayanrao's friend reveals a profound spiritual truth. When the actual Udi could not be found, Narayanrao used the ash from burnt incense sticks found at the base of Baba's picture. He applied it with faith, considering it to be Udi, and the healing effect was immediate. The text explicitly states, "This was only the Vibhuti of incense sticks... But being considered as Udi from the path, such was the experience manifested." This demonstrates that the physical substance was less important than the unwavering faith in Sai Baba and the belief that it was His sacred Udi.