What is the significance of Arati in the story of Laxmichand and the khaja?

In the story from Chapter 28, Arati serves as a pivotal and sanctifying ritual that precedes the fulfillment of desire and the reception of prasad. When the devotees asked what offering to bring, Baba instructed them to bring khaja and then perform the arati-puja. Later, as Laxmichand was feeling intense hunger and his craving was at its peak, Baba again connected the offering with the ritual, saying, "Now the wind of khaja has blown; do the arati quickly." It was only after the arati was completed that the khaja was finally distributed, fulfilling Laxmichand's longing. This sequence suggests that Arati is an essential act of worship that consecrates the offering and prepares the devotee to receive Baba's grace.