What did Sapatnekar do to finally get Baba's grace after being told to 'go away' so many times?

Despite being repeatedly rebuffed by Sai Baba with the words "Chal Hat," Sapatnekar's path to grace was one of perseverance and surrender. Instead of leaving Shirdi in despair, he made a firm personal determination. As recounted in Chapter 48 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, he decided he would stay right there with a steady mind until he received Baba's grace. This unwavering resolve led him to seek an intimate moment with Baba. When he found Baba alone, he approached and held his feet, an act of complete surrender. It was after this act of determination and humility that Baba placed a hand on him and orchestrated the miracle of revealing his life story.