Who was the person who perceived Sai Baba's omniscience regarding Damu Anna's letter, and what did he observe about Baba's methods with devotees?

Madhavrao, also known as Shama, was the one who perceived Sai Baba's prior knowledge of the letter's contents. Chapter 25 shows Shama's insight when he places the letter at Baba's feet. Before it was even read, Baba's comments revealed he knew Damu Anna was 'trying to touch the sky!' Shama then has an internal monologue, observing Baba's divine play. He notes, 'O God, You sit still, but You stir up a commotion in the devotees' minds. Then when their hearts are in agony, You bring them near Your feet.' This shows Shama understood that Baba already knew the 'inner intent' and was orchestrating events for the devotee's ultimate benefit.