What was the eventual outcome for the business partners who joined the deal after Damu Anna backed out, and what did his friend learn from this?

After Damu Anna withdrew from the deal, his friend found other partners who were described as having their karma drag them into the venture. According to Chapter 25, they proceeded with the speculation, but their fortunes were reversed, and they suffered a significant blow, incurring a major loss. This disastrous outcome served as a powerful lesson for Damu Anna's friend. He came to regret his mockery, realizing how lucky and wise Damu Anna had been. He acknowledged that his own pride and wisdom were in vain and that he too could have avoided the disaster if he had followed the Fakir's lead instead of slandering him.