The texts mention both worldly and spiritual benefits of Udi. How did Sai Baba balance these two aspects when distributing the blessed ash?

Chapter 33 reveals that Sai Baba, as the "helmsman of the path of spiritual welfare," masterfully balanced fulfilling worldly interests while promoting spiritual growth. The Udi was not just a tool for material benefits; it carried a deep spiritual and emotional meaning. While the text acknowledges that there are countless stories about the worldly benefits of Udi, it primarily emphasizes the spiritual lesson it teaches: the impermanence of the physical world and the body. By giving Udi, Baba was providing a constant reminder of this truth, thereby guiding devotees towards spiritual welfare even as they sought solutions for their worldly problems.