You mentioned Baba spoke about the 'eightfold nature' and being present in all things. How could a devotee apply this teaching of omnipresence to a practical business, like cotton trading, to ensure success and avoid undesirable partners?

In Chapter 3, Sai Baba elaborates on His omnipresence, explaining that He is the 'eightfold nature' (Ashtadha-prakriti) and is present in all objects. The goal of understanding this, as Baba explains, is to dissolve the sense of 'I' and 'mine' and thus transcend desire. While the text doesn't link this concept directly to business, it does offer separate guidance on avoiding certain people. Baba advises to move aside from those who have "abandoned religious conduct" and are "thoughtless," considering them "very dangerous." This principle of associating with the virtuous and avoiding the characterless could certainly be applied to any aspect of life, including business partnerships.