What deeper significance did Mirikar perceive in the Chitali snake incident, beyond just being saved from danger?

For Mirikar, the incident was far more than a narrow escape; it was a divine lesson from Sai Baba. According to the account in Chapter 22, Mirikar realized that Baba had used the event to reveal profound truths. He understood it as a demonstration of Baba's 'inner vision' and immense compassion. More specifically, the text notes that Baba 'showed the greatness of the vision and impressed the importance of the Masjid.' This connects back to Baba's initial cryptic comment about 'Masjidmai.' Mirikar perceived that Baba had, 'effortlessly and playfully,' brought his protective love to light, turning a moment of extreme peril into a powerful affirmation of faith and a lesson on the spiritual significance of the Masjid.