Why does Chapter 26 describe Baba's presence in Shirdi as such a significant event?

Chapter 26 portrays Sai Baba's arrival and residence in Shirdi as an event of immense fortune and spiritual merit for the town itself. The text explicitly states, "It was the fortune of Shirdi that You arrived there." By choosing to reside there, Baba is credited with transforming the location into a holy pilgrimage site, or 'Kshetra'. The author writes, "Blessed is the merit of Shirdi that this merciful Sai makes this place fortunate and adorns it with His presence." This highlights the belief that the Guru's physical presence sanctifies a place, making it a sacred ground for devotees and a source of blessings for all.