Why did Sai Baba, an enlightened being, weep over a simple broken brick?

Sai Baba's weeping over a broken brick is explained in Chapter 44 as an act with deeper significance. He had great love for the brick because he used it for hours while engaged in Yoga and self-contemplation, calling it his "lifelong companion." While an enlightened Saint is beyond such attachments, the text clarifies that their actions are performed for the benefit of the people. Such displays of emotion are part of the "worldly drama" and serve a purpose, as the conduct of great beings influences the masses. The primary duty of a Saint's incarnation is to uplift the world, and these actions are a means to that end.