After his business plan was rejected via letter, what did Damu Anna do next? Did he give up on seeking Baba's permission?

Damu Anna did not give up immediately. Although he was very crestfallen by the initial rejection, Chapter 25 reveals that the letter also contained a hint, likely from Madhavrao, which stated, "There is a difference between hearing and seeing; you should come here in person." Heeding this advice, Damu Anna decided to travel to Shirdi. He hoped that a personal meeting with Sai Baba might change the outcome and that perhaps permission would be granted face-to-face. Upon arriving, he sat near Baba and massaged his feet, but he initially lacked the courage to bring up the topic again.