What are the main stories and teachings presented in Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra?

Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra covers several key themes and stories. It begins by identifying pride in one's own spiritual path as a significant obstacle. The chapter then narrates how skeptics, who initially resolved not to bow or give Dakshina to Sai Baba, would inevitably surrender and become devotees upon receiving his Darshan. As mentioned in the chapter, it also indicates the fame of the sacred ash (Udi) through the experience of Balaji Nevasakar and tells of how a serpent was treated with love as if it were Sai himself, showcasing the transformative power of Sai's presence.