Why was Sai Baba's presence in Shirdi considered so significant according to Chapter 26?

Chapter 26 portrays Sai Baba's arrival and residence in Shirdi as a momentous and fortunate event for the village. The author states, "It was the fortune of Shirdi that You arrived there; then You resided there and made that place a holy pilgrimage site (Kshetra)." This passage indicates that Baba's presence single-handedly transformed an ordinary place into a sacred destination. The text further blesses the merit of Shirdi, noting that the merciful Sai made the place fortunate and adorned it with His presence, elevating its spiritual status for all time.