What was the deeper significance of Sai Baba asking for 'kachrya' when it wasn't the season for eggplants?

The significance of Sai Baba asking for 'kachrya' lies in its demonstration of his omniscience and his profound connection to the loving intentions of his devotees. Chapter 9 narrates that the Purandare family had been given eggplants by another person with the specific wish that both 'bharit' and 'kachrya' be served to Baba. After Baba tasted the 'bharit', he asked for the 'kachrya'. This caused a stir because eggplants were out of season. The request prompted a search that led back to the Purandare family's supplies, revealing the source of the eggplants. Everyone then understood that Baba's desire was not random but a direct acknowledgment of the original devotee's specific, loving request, proving he is aware of even the unspoken wishes held in a devotee's heart.