What does Chapter 42 say about Sai Baba's nature and the experience of the people of Shirdi during his lifetime?

Chapter 42 sets out to describe Sai Baba's nature, posing the question of whether his mind was 'intense or soft,' and promises to detail his deeds. It blesses the people of Shirdi, highlighting their good fortune in having enjoyed the happiness of Baba's company for over half a century, a period described as extremely joyful. The chapter portrays Baba as the 'Wish-fulfilling Tree (Kalpataru)' for his devotees and a guide who shows the way to cross the river of worldly existence. By recounting the blessings bestowed upon Shirdi's residents, Chapter 42 underscores the immense positive impact Baba had on those who were in his direct presence before he left his body.