Why was Sapatnekar so distressed by his interactions with Sai Baba, and what did he think was the cause?

Sapatnekar was deeply distressed because every time he tried to bow to Sai Baba, he was met with the same rebuke: "Chal Hat," meaning "Go away." As described in Chapter 48 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, this experience made him feel singled out and rejected, especially as he saw Baba treating others with great love and joy. He began to question his own past deeds, wondering if his karma had peaked or if he had violated Dharma, becoming a shelter for sins. He even speculated that his initial argumentative and doubtful attitude towards Baba might be the reason for this harsh treatment, which felt like a constant personal rebuke while others experienced a "daily Diwali of joy."