What was Sai Baba doing and how did he appear when Chand Patil first saw him?

Chapter 5 provides a vivid description of Sai Baba's first encounter with Chand Patil. When Patil came upon a mango tree, he saw the Fakir, described as a 'gem.' He was wearing a cap on his head and a kafni on his body, with a short stick, or satka, under his arm. At that moment, he was occupied with preparing a chillum by crushing tobacco. It was this serene yet mysterious figure who called out to Chand Patil, inviting him to rest and smoke, which led to the miraculous recovery of Patil's lost mare. The chapter also mentions a second wonder where Baba created a glowing ember from the earth using tongs.