What was the deeper significance of Baba telling Cholkar that his 'vow of sugar' was accepted and his 'rule of renunciation' was complete?

The significance of Sai Baba's words, as recorded in chapter 15, lies in their validation of Cholkar's entire spiritual effort. When Baba said, 'Your vow of sugar has been accepted, And your rule of renunciation is also complete,' he was communicating on multiple levels. He acknowledged not just the official vow to distribute sugar but also the secret, personal penance of abstaining from it. This showed that Baba sees not only the external actions of devotees but also their internal state, sincere intentions, and hidden sacrifices. This confirmation brought Cholkar 'supreme bliss' because it was a direct experience showing that Baba was intimately aware of his struggles and devotion, effectively telling him that his period of penance was over and his faith had been rewarded.