Why was Sapatnekar so distressed when he first came to see Sai Baba, and what did he think was the cause of his problems?

Sapatnekar was deeply distressed because every time he went for Sai Baba's darshan and bowed, Baba would rebuke him with "Chal Hat" or "Go away." As described in Chapter 48 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, this was in stark contrast to how Baba treated others with extreme love, making Sapatnekar feel singled out. He wondered about his past deeds and why Baba was so angry with him. He speculated that his past karma might have peaked or that his initial argumentative and doubtful attitude towards Baba was the reason for this harsh treatment. Despite his pain, he resolved to stay with a steady mind until he received Baba's grace.