What is the connection between Sai Baba's agitated state in Shirdi and Kashiram surviving the attack by thieves?

The texts draw a direct correlation between Sai Baba's actions in Shirdi and Kashiram's survival. While Kashiram was being attacked, Maharaj was simultaneously creating a scene in Shirdi, shouting and swearing. His followers recognized this behavior as a manifestation of his spiritual power being used to protect a devotee from great danger. Chapter 0 explicitly states that it was impossible for Kashiram to escape alive on his own, but asks, 'what can the killer do against the Savior?'. This implies that Baba's agitation was the very act of protection that ensured Kashiram, though grievously wounded, would ultimately survive the deadly encounter.