What does Chapter 23 teach about the nature of saints and how we should perceive them?

Chapter 23 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra offers deep insight into the nature of saints. It posits that a saint's true state is always beyond external observations like their caste, their behavior, or what they eat. The text explains that saints' incarnations occur on earth out of benevolence for the salvation of souls. Furthermore, it suggests that to even develop a desire to hear their stories requires a store of merit (Punya). In essence, the chapter advises that one should not judge a saint by their outward actions, like Baba eating onions, but understand that their purpose and true state are beyond such superficial things and are a manifestation of the Almighty's grace.