What does the episode with the suspended plank and the four lit lamps reveal about Sai Baba's character and his approach to miracles?

The incident with the suspended plank, as described in chapter 0, provides deep insight into Maharaj's character. By hanging the plank from the rafters with old rags instead of using it on the ground as intended, he transformed a simple gift into a demonstration of his divine power that defied physical laws. However, the fact that he ultimately broke the plank because it became a public spectacle reveals that he was not interested in performative miracles. This suggests his actions were not for showmanship but served a deeper purpose, and he would readily remove the signs of a miracle once they became a mere distraction from true devotion.