What is the underlying purpose of the obstacles Sai Baba places in a devotee's path, according to Chapter 29?

The underlying purpose of the obstacles Sai Baba creates is to cultivate a stronger, unshakeable faith in the devotee. According to Chapter 29, these difficulties are not random but are part of Baba's constant practice to strengthen faith. The text explicitly states in verse 129, "This is the purpose of these obstacles - and Sai himself creates them. Then alone will remembrance of Sai occur, and then alone will the calming of difficulties happen." The trials force the devotee to turn their thoughts towards Him. This continuous remembrance is said to hold 'tremendous power,' capable of breaking all calamities into pieces. Therefore, the difficulties serve as a divine mechanism to deepen the devotee's attachment and reliance on Sai, ultimately leading to both spiritual fortitude and the resolution of the problems themselves.