Ratanji's first visit to Shirdi began with him being amazed by Baba's omniscience. How did this encounter transition into Baba providing comfort for his worries?

Ratanji's initial amazement at Sai Baba's knowledge of a past event he himself couldn't recall was the precursor to him receiving profound comfort. As described in Chapter 14, after being mystified by Baba's words, Ratanji prostrated and stated the purpose of his visit, expressing his worries and feeling of being 'unfortunate'. This act of surrender prompted compassion in Sai. The focus of the encounter then shifted from mystery to mercy. Baba comforted him by declaring that his "bad phase has started to decline" and blessed him with Udi and a hand of grace, promising that his heart's desire would be fulfilled by Allah.