Tell me about the devotee Hari Kanoba. What was his initial attitude towards Sai Baba and what was his purpose for visiting Shirdi?

As detailed in Chapter 49, Hari Kanoba was a man from Mumbai who is described as a 'seeker of miracles.' His initial disposition was one of skepticism and disbelief, rooted in a lack of personal experience with the power of saints. When friends would share stories about Sai, he would listen with a 'fault-finding eye.' His primary motivation for traveling to Shirdi was not genuine devotion but a desire to test Sai Baba's abilities. Despite this critical intent, the text notes that Samarth Sai was fully aware of the reason for his visit and planned to show him a glimpse of His power to make him a true devotee.