What is the spiritual significance of the Udi that Sai Baba distributed?

The Udi, or sacred ash, given by Sai Baba holds deep spiritual meaning. It serves as a powerful reminder of the transient nature of worldly life, much like how the body is perishable. Chapter 33 explains that this worldly life is like Udi and that our perishable bodies will eventually fall, just like water on a lotus leaf. The act of receiving Udi is meant to encourage the renunciation of pride in the physical body. Furthermore, the source material states that Udi represents the ultimate destination of name and form, symbolizing that the world is a modification of speech and truth is realized through clay, or earth, from which Udi is derived. Baba's distribution of this Prasad was a lesson in contemplating the falsity of the world and realizing a deeper truth.