Why is Sai Baba compared to other great saints like Gyaneshwar and Tukaram?

The comparison in Chapter 43 serves to illustrate that Sai Baba's continued presence is part of a recognized tradition of great saints who transcend physical death. Just as Maharaj Gyaneshwar gave darshan centuries after his samadhi, and saints like Tukaram Maharaj and Samarth Ramdas became immortal spiritual lights for their regions, Sai Baba is presented as the same eternal presence in Shirdi. This comparison reinforces the idea that his power and influence are unbroken and that, like these other revered figures, he remains accessible to devotees who hold faith in their hearts.