What was Sai Baba's daily ritual concerning Udi, and what did it signify for devotees leaving Shirdi?

According to the details provided in Chapter 33, Sai Baba had a consistent daily practice of distributing Udi (sacred ash). The text mentions that in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings, he would not let anyone leave empty-handed. This chapter further explains that the Udi held special significance for devotees asking for permission to leave Shirdi and return to their villages. The act of Baba giving them Udi was understood by all as the true granting of permission, which would fill the departing devotees with enthusiasm for their journey home.