Why was Sapatnekar so distressed by Sai Baba's behavior towards him, and what did he think was the cause?

Sapatnekar was deeply distressed because every time he approached Sai Baba for Darshan and bowed, Baba would rebuke him with the words "Chal Hat," which means "Get away." As described in Chapter 48, this made him feel uniquely targeted, especially as he observed Baba treating everyone else with great love and affection. He lamented that while others experienced a "daily Diwali of joy," his own forehead was marked by this constant rejection. He began to speculate about the cause, wondering if his past karma had peaked or if he had violated Dharma and become a shelter for sins. He also considered that his initial argumentative and doubtful attitude towards Baba might be the reason for this harsh treatment.