What was the initial spark for Kakasaheb Dixit's attraction to Sai Baba, and how did the events on his journey reinforce this feeling?

The initial seed for Kakasaheb Dixit's devotion to Sai Baba was planted during a meeting and conversation with Nana Saheb Chandorkar in Lonavala. As noted in Chapter 51, this was the 'seed-sowing of this attraction towards Baba as a Guru.' The events of his subsequent journey powerfully reinforced this budding faith. The timely appearance of Baba's portrait at Mirikar's house, which he received from Madhavrao, felt like a direct fulfillment of his longing for darshan. Furthermore, the miraculous resolution of their travel issues with the crowded train and the unexpected meeting with Nana Chandorkar himself at Kopergaon station served as powerful confirmations of Baba's divine presence and care.