The texts describe Sai Baba's methods as being like a doctor using a trick. How does the story of Kaka Mahajani and the Bhagavata book illustrate this complex approach to granting grace?

The analogy of a doctor using a trick, found in Chapter 27, is perfectly illustrated by the story of Kaka Mahajani. The 'jaggery' is the devotee's desire to read a blessed book, while the 'medicine' is the deeper spiritual lesson. When Shama brought Kaka Mahajani's Bhagavata, Baba took it and gave it to Shama, denying Mahajani's initial desire. This act, while seemingly frustrating, was part of Baba's unique method. Later, when Mahajani brought a second copy, Baba blessed and returned it, ordering him to 'apply your heart to it.' This entire process shows how Baba's grace was tailored to the devotee's disposition, serving a higher purpose beyond the immediate request.