Why was Sapatnekar so distressed and what did he think was the reason for Sai Baba's harsh treatment of him?

Sapatnekar was deeply distressed because every time he went for Sai Baba's darshan and bowed, Baba would rebuke him with the words "Chal Hat" (Go away). This was especially painful for him as he observed Baba treating everyone else with extreme love. As described in Chapter 48 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sapatnekar began to question his past deeds, wondering if his karma had peaked or if he had violated Dharma, leading to Baba's displeasure. He even speculated that his initial argumentative and doubtful attitude towards Baba might be the cause of this situation. Despite his anguish, he resolved to stay in Shirdi with a steady mind until he received Baba's grace.