The text says Baba catered to devotees with 'worldly desires.' Isn't a true Sadguru supposed to guide people away from worldly attachments, not satisfy them? How can this be considered a valid spiritual path?

According to Chapter 0, a very large proportion of the devotees who came to Sai Baba had worldly desires (Sakam). The text explicitly states that 'Maharaj satisfied their desire and seamlessly turned their minds toward ultimate welfare.' This method can be understood as a compassionate and practical approach to spiritual guidance. Rather than rejecting those with worldly concerns, he met them where they were. By fulfilling their initial desires, he earned their faith and trust, which then allowed him to gently and 'seamlessly' redirect their focus towards higher spiritual goals. This aligns with his incarnation being 'for the salvation of people,' demonstrating a pragmatic path that begins by addressing immediate human needs.