What was the turning point for Sapatnekar that transformed his despair into reverence for Sai Baba?

The turning point for Sapatnekar was hearing his own life story from Sai Baba's mouth. After enduring repeated rejections and being in a state of great distress, he seized an opportunity to hold Baba's feet. As detailed in Chapter 48, Baba then began a conversation with a shepherd woman, which Sapatnekar was shocked to realize was a detailed account of his own life, including the death of his son. This miraculous display of omniscience instantly transformed his despair. Hearing his story from Sai's mouth filled Sapatnekar with "great wonder," and a deep, profound respect for Sai's feet was etched into his mind, replacing his confusion and sorrow with awe and reverence.