Why did Sai Baba practice begging for food, and what was the spiritual significance of this act as explained in Chapter 9?

Chapter 9 provides a deep insight into Sai Baba's practice of begging for food. It clarifies that this was not done out of personal need but was a profound act for the spiritual welfare of his devotees. The text states that Baba followed this habit until the very end of his life for the removal of the ‘Panchasuna’—the five unintentional sins committed in daily household activities—and other sins of the householders who provided the alms. Therefore, as Chapter 9 reveals, Baba's begging was a compassionate method he employed to purify his followers and shower them with his grace, turning a seemingly mundane act into a powerful spiritual tool for their benefit.