Compare the friend's perspective on Sai Baba before and after the business deal ultimately failed.

The friend's perspective underwent a complete transformation. Before the deal failed, he was deeply cynical. As described in Chapter 25, he mocked Damu Anna for listening to a "Fakir," questioning what a beggar could possibly know about worldly business affairs and lamenting the lost profit. After he proceeded with other partners and the venture ended in a disastrous loss, his perspective shifted to one of deep regret and admiration. He acknowledged that Damu Anna was truly lucky and wise, that his own pride was in vain, and that the Saint's mercy was great. He wished he had also followed the Fakir's lead, which would have alerted him and prevented the financial disaster.