Who is Damu Anna, and what does Chapter 25 reveal about his story?

According to the details provided in Chapter 25, Damu Anna was a wealthy bronze-smith (Kasar) from Ahmednagar and a devoted follower of Sai Baba. The chapter introduces his story to illustrate a key principle: once a devotee establishes one-pointed faith, Sai Baba wards off their misfortunes and grants their desires. The narrative describes Damu Anna's story as a "novel story" that is "very pure in its meaning" and will show listeners how the Guru-Mother is an "Ocean of Mercy." While Chapter 25 sets up his story as a significant example of Sai's love for His devotees, these specific source chunks introduce him without detailing the actual events of his life.