I'm new to Sai Baba's teachings and some people are skeptical. How does the Satcharitra address the issue of pride and skepticism for a new devotee?

Chapter 35 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra addresses this directly by describing people who approach Shirdi with skepticism. These individuals, filled with pride in their own paths, might believe that saints are merely human and that giving offerings or bowing is a mockery of true devotion. They resolve to meet Sai but not offer Dakshina or bow. However, the text explains that blind faith isn't the goal; a direct experience is what matters. As Chapter 35 narrates, upon receiving Sai's darshan, these firm resolves crumble, and the skeptics inevitably surrender at His feet, forgetting their previous pride and logic.