What can we learn about Baba's relationship with sacred texts and devotion from the incident with the Bhagavat?

The incident with the Bhagavat reveals Sai Baba's deep reverence for sacred texts and the practice of spiritual reading. As described in Chapter 18, when the narrator leaves his reading of the Bhagavat halfway through to rush to the Masjid, Baba is not satisfied. Instead of telling stories, Baba's primary concern is the interrupted reading. He "insisted and made me read the remaining part of the Bhagavat," showing that he prioritized the completion of this devotional practice above all else at that moment. The narrator calls this a "great marvel of Baba's," highlighting the profound love Baba held for the Bhagavat and the importance he placed on consistent spiritual discipline for his devotees.