How did skeptics initially view Sai Baba, and what happened to their resolve when they met him?

According to Chapter 35, many skeptics approached Shirdi with significant pride and a critical mindset. They believed that God is formless and that saints are merely human, questioning why one should bow or offer monetary Dakshina. They resolved firmly not to bow at Sai Baba's feet or give any offerings, viewing a desire for wealth as a sign of diminished saintliness. However, the text reveals that upon receiving Sai's Darshan, this firm resolve would completely dissolve. They would surrender to Sai, bowing at his feet and forgetting their previous logic, much like someone surrendering with a blade of grass held between their teeth.