According to chapter 14, Ratanji was a famously wealthy and religious Parsi merchant who, despite his vast fortune and generosity, was consumed by a deep inner sorrow. The text describes this as a "crocodile of a difficult inner worry" which stemmed from his lack of a son, making his worldly success feel fruitless. He had twelve daughters, but his mind was never at peace, constantly praying for a male heir. This sadness was so profound that he lost his appetite and was always uneasy. In his distress, he confided in Das Ganu, who he had great faith in. As detailed in chapter 14, Das Ganu advised him to go to Shirdi, take Sai Baba's darshan, and surrender to Him, which is what ultimately prompted Ratanji to make the journey.
Describe the inner turmoil of the merchant Ratanji and what finally prompted him to seek out Sai Baba.
📖 Chapter 14