What does Lord Krishna say about the greatness of saints, and how does this apply to Sai Baba?

Chapter 11 provides profound insights into the status of saints by quoting Lord Krishna's words to Uddhava. Krishna states, 'The saint is my own soul; the saint is my living image.' This elevates the saint to being a direct manifestation of the Supreme Soul. He further explains, 'Idols do not suit saints; the saint is my steady form. Therefore, I proudly bear the burden of my devotees through them.' This implies that God works through saints to care for devotees. Most remarkably, Krishna says, 'Whoever surrenders exclusively to the saints, I also bow to their feet.' This illustrates the immense spiritual stature of a saint like Sai Baba, who is seen not just as a devotee, but as God Himself in human form.