My friend is very analytical and skeptical about spiritual matters. How did Sai Baba handle people with such a 'clinical' mindset?

The story of Boss Dharamsee in Chapter 35 provides a powerful example of how Sai Baba dealt with skepticism. Dharamsee arrived in Shirdi with a critical, questioning mind, even scrutinizing Baba's actions. He initially disliked the seeded grapes Baba offered him and internally questioned Baba's sainthood. However, Baba, knowing Dharamsee's thoughts and dislikes, performed a subtle miracle by turning the seeded grapes into seedless ones just for him. This direct, personal experience shattered Dharamsee's 'clinical scrutiny,' causing his ego to drop away and be replaced by love for Sai. As Chapter 35 explains, this experience transformed his doubt into firm determination to return to Shirdi, demonstrating that Baba's method often involved providing a personal experience that transcended intellectual doubt.