Why did Sapatnekar believe Sai Baba was displeased with him, and how did his perception change?

Sapatnekar initially believed Baba's displeasure stemmed from his own failings. As noted in Chapter 48, he felt that his past Karma had reached its peak or that he had violated Dharma, making him a 'shelter for infinite sins.' He also considered that his earlier argumentative and doubtful attitude towards Baba might be the reason for the constant rebukes. His perception dramatically changed when he heard Baba recount his entire life story to a third party. This experience made him realize Baba's actions were not out of simple displeasure but were part of a divine leela to teach him about Baba's omniscience and all-encompassing love.