How does the experience of Kaka Mahajani's companion demonstrate the way Sai Baba dealt with doubters and those with pre-conceived notions?

The experience of Kaka Mahajani's companion, as narrated in Chapter 35, provides a classic example of how Sai Baba addressed skepticism. The man arrived in Shirdi with strong convictions: he was averse to idol worship and had decided he would not bow or offer Dakshina. Instead of confronting him, Baba used a subtle, personal approach. He spoke to the man in a tone that perfectly mirrored his deceased father's voice, which immediately broke down the man's emotional barriers. Later, by not asking him for Dakshina, Baba made the man confront his own unwillingness, explaining, "In your mind, there was no intent to give." This gentle method allowed the man to realize his own rigidity and, through his own volition, transform his doubt into devotion, culminating in him eagerly offering the Dakshina he had sworn not to give.