What is the significance of Shirdi as described in this chapter?

The text portrays Shirdi as a place that was profoundly blessed and transformed by Sai Baba's presence. Chapter 26 states, "It was the fortune of Shirdi that You arrived there; then You resided there and made that place a holy pilgrimage site (Kshetra)." This indicates that Baba's arrival was a pivotal event that elevated the town's spiritual status. The author emphasizes that the merit of Shirdi was blessed because the merciful Sai chose to make the place fortunate and adorn it with His divine presence. This transformed an ordinary location into a sacred site of pilgrimage, attracting devotees seeking spiritual welfare and solace.