Can you describe the internal conflict and shattered dreams Damu Anna experienced upon reading Baba's reply?

Upon reading Baba's discouraging reply, Damu Anna experienced a profound internal conflict and the complete collapse of his ambitious dreams. Chapter 25 vividly describes his state of mind, noting that "The kingdom of the mind that he had built melted away on the spot." He had already imagined the specifics of his success, planning to earn a lakh, put half on interest, and become a millionaire money-lender in Nagar. Baba's reply uprooted this "tree of hope," leaving him crestfallen and regretful, feeling he had foolishly pushed away a great opportunity by even asking for permission.