The more he helped them, the more they came. The trickle to his door became a stream, and the stream became a flood of petitioners seeking his guidance, requesting his support, asking for his prayers, and beseeching his blessing.
Rabbi Pinchas didn't know what to do. How could he convince them to seek elsewhere, to others more willing and qualified than he? He decided to pray for heavenly help in the matter. Let G-d arrange it that people not be attracted to him! Let G-d make him despicable in the eyes of his fellows!