What is the deeper significance of the lamp miracle and Baba's actions with the water and oil?

The miracle of the lamps, as detailed in Chapter 5, demonstrates Baba's divine power and his detachment from worldly materials. When denied oil, he didn't argue but instead showed a higher truth. He took a pot with a minuscule amount of oil, added water, and drank it himself, making it an "offering to Brahman (the Supreme)." This act consecrated the water. By then using that water to light the lamps, he proved that the true source of light and energy is divine will, not physical fuel. The event served as a powerful lesson for the deceitful grocers, showcasing his power and causing them to repent their untruthfulness.