What is the core message the author wants to convey by telling the story of Damu Anna?

By introducing the story of Damu Anna in Chapter 25, the author aims to illustrate a core principle of faith in Sai Baba. The chapter states that "Once one-pointed faith is established, Sai wards off all the misfortunes of that devotee." The story of Damu Anna, a wealthy but childless man who is eventually blessed with sons by Sai, serves as a practical demonstration of this principle. The author presents this account to show Sai's readiness to protect His devotees and how the "Guru-Mother is an 'Ocean of Mercy.'" The story is intended to fill the hearts of listeners with joy and reinforce their faith in Sai's power to grant desires and remove suffering.