What is the purpose of the miracles performed by Sai Baba? Are they just for show?

The miracles of Sai Baba, as depicted in the Satcharitra, are not for mere display but serve a deeper spiritual purpose. The story of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 is a prime example. Dharamsee was a skeptic who questioned Baba's sainthood in his mind because he was offered grapes with seeds, which he disliked. In response, Baba performed a personal miracle: the grapes he gave Dharamsee became seedless. Dharamsee himself reflected on this, thinking, 'Knowing the intent of my mind... Whatever Sai gives me, they turn out to be seedless and beneficial.' This miracle wasn't a public spectacle; it was a direct, personal response to an individual's inner state of doubt. As Chapter 35 shows, the result was that Dharamsee's 'ego dropped away, and love for the saint was born.' The purpose of the miracle was to dissolve skepticism and cultivate faith, guiding a soul toward devotion.