While Kashiram was fighting for his life, what was happening in Shirdi, and how did the devotees interpret Sai Baba's behavior?

At the exact time Kashiram was being attacked by thieves, Sai Baba, who was in Shirdi, began to create a scene. According to Chapter 0, he started shouting, swearing, and showing other signs of great agitation. The people who were near him and familiar with his ways immediately understood the significance of this behavior. They recognized that Baba's turmoil was a reflection of a dear devotee being in immense danger. They correctly perceived that all of Baba's agitation was his spiritual method of protecting that devotee from harm, which is precisely what was happening with Kashiram.