What was happening in Shirdi at the exact moment Kashiram was being attacked by the robbers?

While Kashiram was fighting for his life against the Bhil robbers, a very unusual scene was taking place in Shirdi. As detailed in Chapter 0, Sai Baba suddenly began creating a scene, "shouting, swearing, and showing other signs of agitation." The devotees who were present immediately understood the significance of this behavior. They recognized that one of Baba's dear devotees was in immense danger somewhere, and that Baba's agitation was the external sign of his spiritual power working to protect that person. The text confirms their understanding, stating that this is exactly what happened in Kashiram's case.