What does the story of Laxmichand reveal about Sai Baba's divine play, or 'lila,' in attracting his followers?

The story of Laxmichand, as narrated in Chapter 28, beautifully showcases what the text calls Baba's "extraordinary divine play." It reveals that Baba's method of attracting devotees is subtle, personal, and transcends physical distance. He doesn't necessarily appear in person initially but works through inner experiences like dreams and external confirmations like pictures. By first planting a seed in Laxmichand's subconscious through a dream and then having it validated at Dasganu's kirtan, Baba created an unshakeable conviction and a deep emotional pull. This demonstrates that his 'lila' is a carefully orchestrated sequence of events designed to awaken devotion and bring his chosen people to him, just as he promised to do.