How does the story of Damu Anna's proposed business deal illustrate Sai Baba's omniscience and protective nature towards His devotees?

This story is a powerful example of Baba's divine attributes. His omniscience is demonstrated when he gives a "manifest answer" to Damu Anna's "hidden" thought of offering a share in a business partnership. Chapter 25 states that the past, present, and future are like an "amla fruit on His palm," and He knows the secret thoughts of all. His protective nature is shown in His timely intervention. Like a mother giving a child bitter medicine for its own good, Baba's cryptic warnings—"We are not in anything"—saved Anna from a significant financial loss. This shows how He wards off calamities for those who are completely surrendered to Him, acting as a true protector.