What was the deeper significance of Sai Baba asking for tea with sugar for Cholkar, especially since Baba didn't drink tea?

The significance of Sai Baba's request for sugared tea for Cholkar goes far beyond the beverage itself. As explained in Chapter 15, Baba did not drink tea, so His specific instruction to Jog to serve Cholkar tea "well-filled with sugar" was a deliberate, meaningful act. It served two main purposes. First, it was a direct confirmation to Cholkar that his secret vow and the long penance of avoiding sugar had been seen and accepted by Baba. Second, this miraculous display of omniscience was designed to firmly establish and impress the "stamp of devotion" on Cholkar's heart, solidifying his faith by proving that Baba knew the innermost secrets of his mind.