According to the text, what is the prerequisite for a devotee to receive Sai Baba's help and what is Sai's nature towards them?

Chapter 25 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra explicitly states the prerequisite for receiving Sai Baba's divine assistance and describes his compassionate nature. The text asserts that "Once one-pointed faith is established, Sai wards off all the misfortunes of that devotee." This unwavering faith is the key. In return, Sai Baba grants the devotee's desired objects and removes their suffering. The chapter introduces Damu Anna's story to illustrate this very principle, promising the reader that they will see how the "Guru-Mother is an 'Ocean of Mercy'." This portrays Sai Baba not as a distant or demanding figure, but as a profoundly loving and merciful protector who responds to sincere and focused devotion.