What was the significance of the 'khaja' offering, and how did it affect Laxmichand's devotion?

The incident involving the khaja was a transformative event for the devotee Laxmichand. According to Chapter 28, Baba first instructed Laxmichand to bring a plate of khaja as a food offering (naivedya). Later, knowing Laxmichand was intensely hungry, Baba orchestrated events so that the khaja was served after the arati. When Laxmichand received the food, his attachment was fulfilled, and great joy arose in his heart. This experience of Baba's compassion and omniscience was so profound that, from that day forward, Laxmichand's "love was fixed on Baba," and he began a regular practice of sending offerings like incense, coconuts, and garlands to Shirdi, marking the beginning of his deep and sustained devotion.