What was the motivation of the shopkeepers who denied oil to Baba, and how did they react to his miracle?

The shopkeepers' motivation stemmed from annoyance. According to Chapter 5, they came to see Baba's daily request for free oil as a "nuisance" and decided together that it "must stop now." However, their attitude shifted dramatically after they witnessed his miracle. Upon seeing the lamps burn brightly all night with only water, the grocers were amazed and filled with regret. The text states they put their fingers in their mouths in shock and felt deep repentance, realizing they had sinned by lying to Baba and causing him needless trouble. They began to tremble, recognizing the immense power they had just witnessed.