What was Sai Baba's character like and how did he relate to his followers?

According to Chapter 37 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's actions were often incomprehensible and marvelous. His state was unpredictable; sometimes he was intoxicated with the bliss of the Self (Brahmananda), and at other times he performed actions while remaining completely detached. He was always alert and fixed on his own Self-realization. In his interactions, he was profoundly relational, holding a sense of brotherhood with men and treating all women as his sisters or mothers. Chapter 37 emphasizes that he was a known celibate at all times, providing a model of purity and detachment for his devotees.