The text mentions that Sai himself creates obstacles. What is the stated purpose behind this?

The teachings in Chapter 29 explicitly state that Sai Baba himself creates obstacles for his devotees, but for a benevolent purpose. The primary reason for these challenges is to encourage the continuous remembrance of Sai. The text suggests that when faced with difficulties, a devotee is more likely to turn their mind towards him. By remembering Sai's name while confronting these trials, the devotee can experience the "tremendous power of the Name," which causes calamities to be "broken into pieces." Therefore, as Chapter 29 explains, the obstacles serve a dual purpose: they prompt remembrance of Sai, and this remembrance in turn leads to the calming of the very difficulties presented.