What is the significance of the telegram Madhavrao received, and how does it demonstrate Baba's leela?

The telegram Madhavrao received is a key element in demonstrating Sai Baba's divine play, or leela. Chapter 51 explains that Madhavrao's father-in-law sent a telegram stating that his mother-in-law was gravely ill, compelling Madhavrao to rush to Nagar. However, upon his arrival, Madhavrao discovered that his mother-in-law’s health was perfectly fine. This reveals that the urgent message was a pretext, an instrument in Baba's grander plan. The false alarm served the specific purpose of bringing Madhavrao to the exact place and time needed to meet Dixit, who was anxiously waiting for a way to get to Shirdi. This event shows how Baba manipulates worldly affairs to fulfill the desires of his devotees.