What was the significance of Sai Baba telling Jog to give Cholkar tea with lots of sugar?

The instruction to give Cholkar tea "well-filled with sugar" was profoundly significant and serves as the climax of his story in Chapter 15. Cholkar had secretly taken a personal vow to abstain from sugar until he could fulfill his primary vow of visiting Shirdi and distributing sugar candy. Baba, who did not even drink tea, made this specific request at the perfect moment. It was a direct and personal confirmation for Cholkar that Baba was aware of his secret thoughts, his vow, the delay, and his private penance. As Chapter 15 explains, this was done so that "Cholkar’s faith would be confirmed and the stamp of devotion would be impressed." It was a powerful demonstration of Baba's omniscience and his intimate connection with his devotees.