What internal conflict did Hemadpant face before his first trip to Shirdi, and how was it resolved?

Before visiting Shirdi, Hemadpant experienced a significant internal conflict rooted in his cynical and logic-driven mind. As Chapter 2 explains, his plan to visit Sai was derailed by the news of his friend's son dying despite the presence of a Guru. This led him to a crisis of faith, where he questioned the purpose of seeking a Guru if destiny and Karma are irresistible. He decided to cancel his trip, believing it was pointless to "run after a Guru." The conflict was resolved through the intervention of Nanasaheb Chandorkar. When Nanasaheb questioned his delay, Hemadpant confessed his mental fickleness. Nanasaheb's "pure, loving, and sincere" advice was so joyful that it awakened Hemadpant's desire to go, causing him to leave for Shirdi that very day.