What was Hari Kanoba's initial attitude when he visited Shirdi, and how did his experience with the lost shoes change his perspective?

Hari Kanoba's initial attitude was one of skepticism and disbelief. Chapter 49 describes him as a 'seeker of miracles' who came from Mumbai to 'test Sai.' He did not possess pure devotion and would listen to stories about saints with a 'fault-finding eye.' His perspective dramatically shifted after he lost his new shoes at the mosque. His initial distress turned to astonishment when a boy appeared, sent by Sai Baba, carrying the shoes on a stick. The boy was calling for the 'Son of Hari' with a 'gold-bordered turban.' Witnessing this undeniable proof of Baba's omniscience, Haribhau was overcome with emotion, and tears of joy came to his eyes. This experience transformed his doubt into faith, and he 'experienced Sai as a saint.'