Why was Pundalikrao upset about a broken coconut, and how did Sai Baba console him?

Pundalikrao was distressed because a special coconut given to him by a Swami had broken, and he considered himself an offender. As Chapter 51 explains, Sai Baba consoled him by revealing that the entire sequence of events was a result of Baba's own resolve. Baba taught him, "You hold onto the idea of being the 'doer' and thus consider yourself an offender. Achieve this state of non-doership, and all troubles will end." Baba clarified that the incident was merely an excuse to clear Pundalikrao's mind of pride and guilt, helping his distress melt away.