Why would an enlightened being like Sai Baba weep over a simple broken brick?

The act of Sai Baba weeping for a broken brick illustrates a profound aspect of a Saint's purpose. Chapter 44 explains that this brick was not merely an object; it was a lifelong companion with which Baba had spent hours engaged in self-contemplation. While a doubt may arise as to why one would grieve for a momentary object, the text clarifies that the actions of Saints, such as laughter and weeping, are part of a worldly drama. Even when fully enlightened, they perform such actions to set an example for the people, as their primary duty is the upliftment of the world and the salvation of the poor and wretched.