How did Sai Baba deal with the man who came to Shirdi with doubts and a 'clinical curiosity'?

Sai Baba's handling of Kaka Mahajani's skeptical friend showcases his profound insight into the human heart. As detailed in Chapter 35, Baba did not engage in a philosophical debate or directly challenge the man's intellectual doubts and his resolutions not to bow or give Dakshina. Instead, Baba used a deeply personal approach. Upon seeing the man, he spoke in a tone that was an exact, charming imitation of the man's deceased father. This magical and emotional experience bypassed the friend's analytical mind, touched his heart, and caused him to "melt inside" and bow spontaneously. By addressing a deep-seated personal memory rather than surface-level skepticism, Baba demonstrated his omniscience and his compassionate, tailored method of bringing devotees closer.