What was the long-term impact of the khaja incident on Laxmichand's devotion to Sai Baba?

The khaja incident had a profound and lasting impact on Laxmichand, transforming him into a steadfast devotee. After Sai Baba fulfilled his unspoken desire for the sweet and revealed knowledge of his physical discomfort, Laxmichand's attachment was fulfilled, and "joy arose in his heart." As Chapter 28 explains, from that point on, "love was fixed on Baba." His devotion became a regular practice, and he would consistently send offerings like garlands, camphor, incense, and dakshina to Baba in Shirdi with anyone he knew who was traveling there. This leela, which began with a simple craving, solidified Laxmichand's faith and established a continuous practice of worship, as recounted in Chapter 28.