What was Sapatnekar's immediate reaction upon hearing Sai Baba recount his life's history?

Upon hearing Sai Baba recount his personal history, Sapatnekar was filled with profound wonder and shock. As described in Chapter 48, he listened as Baba, in a conversation with a shepherd woman, detailed Sapatnekar's life as if it were the story of a merchant. He was amazed, thinking it a "great marvel" and wondering how Baba could possess such intimate knowledge. This powerful experience completely dispelled any lingering doubts he had. A deep and lasting respect for Sai Baba's feet was etched into his mind, as he realized that everything was as clear to Baba as a "gooseberry in the palm of the hand."