What was Hemantpant's emotional and spiritual reaction to seeing Sai Baba for the very first time?

Hemantpant's first sight of Sai Baba was a deeply transformative and joyous experience. According to his account in Chapter 2, the moment he saw Baba, he ran and prostrated in the dust at His feet, feeling a joy his mind could not contain. He felt blessed, stating his eyes had achieved their purpose and his vision was satisfied. The powerful darshan made his hunger and thirst vanish and his senses become still. He considered this moment the greatest progress for his soul, declaring that a "new life began from there," signifying a profound spiritual rebirth.