The text mentions Sai Baba was 'hidden' for some time. How does Chapter 5 frame his reappearance in Shirdi?

Chapter 5 explicitly states that for some time, Baba had 'remained hidden' and describes his rediscovery as finding a 'gem'. His reappearance wasn't a solitary act but was intrinsically linked to his encounter with Chand Patil. After revealing his divine powers to Patil, Baba eventually traveled to Shirdi with a Muslim wedding party. The chapter frames this return by noting that other holy men, like Devidas and Janakidas Gosavi, had already made Shirdi their home, setting a spiritual precedent. Baba's arrival with Chand Patil's group marks the end of his hidden period and the beginning of his well-known history in Shirdi.