How did Sapatnekar finally get a blessing from Sai Baba after being repeatedly rejected?

After being repeatedly dismissed by Sai Baba with "Chal Hat," Sapatnekar became extremely distressed, unable to eat or sleep, but he resolved to stay until he received Baba's grace. According to the account in Chapter 48, he saw an opportunity when Baba was alone on his cushion. Taking this chance, he approached with a choked heart and held Baba’s feet. In a compassionate response, as Sapatnekar placed his head on the feet, Baba placed a hand on him. This act marked a significant turning point, comforting Sapatnekar's afflicted heart and ending his period of perceived rejection.