Where did the portrait of Baba come from, and why was its timing so important for Dixit's developing faith?

The portrait of Sai Baba was originally with Balasaheb, who entrusted it to Madhavrao before returning from a horse show. As described in Chapter 51, Madhavrao then took it to Kakasaheb Mirikar's house. The timing of its appearance was critically important for Kakasaheb Dixit because his meeting with Nana in Lonavala had just planted the 'seed-sowing of this attraction towards Baba as a Guru.' Just as Dixit's longing for Baba's darshan was intensifying, the portrait's sudden unveiling felt like a direct response from the divine. The text explicitly states, 'Just as Dixit’s heart felt, the capable Sai acted to fulfill it,' framing this event as a powerful confirmation of Baba's omniscience and grace, which solidified Dixit's burgeoning faith.