What was the significance of Sai Baba mentioning the 'evil eye' in relation to his cough, and how did it affect Laxmichand?

The incident concerning the "evil eye," as described in Chapter 28, was profoundly significant for Laxmichand's faith. During a Chavadi procession, Laxmichand saw Baba coughing and had a fleeting, private thought that it might be caused by someone's 'evil eye.' The very next morning, Baba, speaking to Madhavrao but loud enough for Laxmichand to hear, wondered aloud if his cough was the effect of an 'evil eye.' Hearing his own mental thought repeated verbatim by Baba was a moment of stunning realization for Laxmichand. He wondered, "How did Baba know this? Does He dwell in everyone's heart?" This event, chronicled in Chapter 28, erased any doubt and caused him to plead for Baba's continued grace, cementing his belief that Baba was his only God and protector.