What is the significance of the timing of the Sai Baba portrait's arrival, as described in Chapter 41?

The significance of the portrait's arrival lies in its perfect timing, which is highlighted as a divine Leela or play of Sai Baba. Chapter 41 recounts a previous story where Sai appeared to the narrator in a dream, promising, "On a Holi festival day, I am coming to your house for a meal today." Just as the household was about to sit for the Holi lunch, Alli Mohammed arrived unexpectedly with the physical portrait of Sai. This fulfilled Sai's dream-promise in a miraculous and tangible way, demonstrating how He fulfills the desires of His devotees at the exact right moment. The chapter emphasizes this was a clear Leela that made the narrator delighted.