There's a story about the author being sent back by Baba to finish reading a book. What does this incident tell us about Baba's teachings?

This personal account from the author, found in chapter 18, offers profound insight into Sai Baba's priorities for his devotees' welfare. The author had paused his reading of the Bhagavat to go hear Baba's stories at the Masjid. However, Baba was not pleased and insisted that the author return to finish the interrupted reading. This reveals that Baba placed immense importance on the disciplined practice of engaging with sacred texts. In his mind, the spiritual benefit from completing the reading was paramount, even over the immediate desire to listen to his live narration. The author calls this a "great marvel" of Baba's love.