What is the stated purpose of including the story of Damu Anna in the Sai Satcharitra?

The text prefaces the story of Damu Anna by explaining its purpose. As stated in Chapter 25, the story is presented as a report to show Sai Baba's immense love for His devotees and His readiness to protect them. The author's intent is to demonstrate that when a devotee establishes one-pointed faith, Sai wards off their misfortunes, grants their desires, and removes their suffering. The story is described as a means for the reader's mind to experience the Guru-Mother as an 'Ocean of Mercy' and to help their own difficulties vanish by giving the story their attention.