What role did Das Ganu's writing play in the devotional practices that emerged from the Patil's experience with Sai?

Das Ganu's work, specifically the 'modern Bhaktalilamrut,' became the cornerstone of the devotional practice known as the Satya-Sai vow. As described in Chapter 13, after being healed, the grateful Patil sought a way to formalize his devotion. Instead of reading the traditional Satyanarayan story, the Patil chose to read from Das Ganu's book with love. Specifically, he would read the three chapters dedicated to Sainath, which he considered to be the 'Satya-Sai story' itself. This act of reading Das Ganu's depiction of Sai's character brought the Patil boundless happiness and peace, establishing a new tradition that spread through his village.