Upon arriving in Shirdi, Ratanji went to the Masjid for his first meeting with Sai Baba. As Chapter 14 recounts, the moment Ratanji saw Maharaj, whom the text calls a "heap of merit," he felt a profound surge of love. He immediately prostrated at Sai's feet, placed a flower garland around his neck with affection, and offered a basket of fruits. After humbly sitting near Baba, Ratanji presented his case, explaining that he had come with great eagerness based on Baba's reputation for helping those in calamity. In a characteristic manner, Baba's first response was to ask Ratanji what Dakshina (offering) he would give, linking the offering to the fulfillment of his wish.
Can you describe Ratanji's first encounter with Sai Baba at the Masjid in Shirdi?
π Chapter 14