Why is the story of Damu Anna presented in the Sai Satcharitra? What is its intended message for devotees?

The story of Damu Anna is presented in the Sai Satcharitra to illustrate a key principle: once a devotee establishes one-pointed faith, Sai Baba actively protects them from misfortune and fulfills their desires. As Chapter 25 explains, this narrative serves as a report showing Sai's immense love and readiness to protect His followers. The author states that listening to this story will fill the listeners' hearts with joy and help them understand that the Guru-Mother is an 'Ocean of Mercy.' The story, though described as short, is pure in its meaning and is intended to help devotees' difficulties vanish by reinforcing their faith in Sai's compassionate nature.