After receiving Sai Baba's disappointing reply about his business, what did Damu Anna do next?

Although he was initially crestfallen and felt he had caused his own harm, Damu Anna's story continued. The reply from Shirdi, as mentioned in Chapter 25, also included a suggestion from Madhavrao to visit in person, noting, "There is a difference between hearing and seeing." Following this advice, Damu Anna decided to travel to Shirdi, holding onto a sliver of hope that Baba might grant his permission face-to-face. Upon arriving, he reverently approached Baba and began massaging his feet, but he ultimately lacked the courage to bring up his business proposal a second time.