Despite being repeatedly rejected by Baba, what resolution did Sapatnekar make?

Even though he was scorched by the threefold afflictions and repeatedly rebuffed by Sai Baba, Sapatnekar made a firm personal determination. According to the narrative in Chapter 48, he decided that he would not leave Shirdi until he received Baba's grace, choosing to stay put with a steady mind. His distress was so profound that food and sleep offered no comfort. He resolved to wait for an opportune moment when Baba was alone to go and firmly hold His feet, a resolution that demonstrated his unwavering faith and ultimately led to his transformative experience.