What role did Das Ganu play in Ratanji's decision to visit Shirdi?

Das Ganu played a pivotal role as a spiritual advisor to the troubled merchant, Ratanji. According to Chapter 14, Ratanji had great faith in Das Ganu and chose to reveal the secret sorrow of his heart—his lack of a son—to him. In response, Das Ganu provided a direct and hopeful solution. He advised Ratanji to go to Shirdi, assuring him, "you will obtain your heart's desire." Ganu instructed Ratanji to seek Sai Baba's darshan, bow at His feet, and explain his situation fully, expressing confidence that Baba would offer words of blessing. Ganu's firm belief in Sai Baba's "inconceivable handiwork" and his encouragement to "surrender to Him alone" were the catalysts that convinced Ratanji. This advice appealed to Ratanji's mind, leading him to make the resolution to travel to Shirdi to meet the saint.