The text suggests Baba could direct people and events from afar. How is this ability illustrated through the interactions involving the book readings and the message sent to Shama?

Chapter 18 showcases Baba's profound ability to guide devotees and orchestrate events, reinforcing the idea that he is 'close within' regardless of physical distance. While sitting in the Masjid, he not only directed devotees to the Wada for the book readings, but he also managed other affairs simultaneously. A clear example is when he suddenly remembered Shama (Madhavrao) and dispatched a messenger with the specific instruction to collect fifteen rupees as Dakshina. He even orchestrated the social interaction, telling the messenger to sit and talk with Shama for a while. This demonstrates his power to assign tasks and manage intricate events from his seat in the Masjid, influencing people near and far.