What was Sai Baba's philosophy regarding those who wronged him, and what was his relationship with the villagers like after they accepted his divinity?

After the villagers witnessed the lamp miracle, they were fearful because they had previously insulted and harassed Maharaj. However, Chapter 0 reveals his compassionate nature. His motto was not only to be good to those who did good, but also 'to do good even to them' who had wronged him. He was completely merciful and cared for the villagers like a father, even providing warnings about calamities. Despite the village's newfound faith in him, the text notes that very few people developed a close, personal relationship. As Chapter 0 states, his 'sharp nature' made people hesitant to be overly familiar with him, so their visits to the Masjid remained infrequent.