What was the specific prayer of Dattopant of Harda when he came to Sai Baba, and how does his experience offer hope to the suffering?

Dattopant of Harda, after enduring a stomach ache for fourteen years, approached Sai Baba with a heart full of faith. His prayer, as recorded in Chapter 13, was a direct appeal for mercy. He told Baba that the limit of his endurance had been reached and he had no strength left. He expressed his belief that his suffering was not due to any remembered misdeed and that only "a saint's look of love, a saint's prasad, and words of blessing" could eradicate his disease. This demonstrates a deep understanding that spiritual grace transcends conventional remedies. His hope was rewarded when Baba gave him Vibhuti and blessings, and his long-standing ailment vanished completely, offering a powerful message that sincere faith in a saint can overcome even the most persistent afflictions.