According to Baba's teachings, what is the spiritual significance of wealth and the act of giving Dakshina?

The teachings found in Chapter 14 reveal a specific spiritual purpose for wealth and the giving of Dakshina. The fundamental principle is that wealth should be used to generate religious merit. This merit is not an end in itself but a means to gain knowledge. Through this virtuous cycle, one's self-interest is transformed into the pursuit of the highest spiritual goal, which ultimately brings satisfaction to the mind. Chapter 14 laments that wealth is too often spent on trivial desires and sense objects. Therefore, Baba's acceptance of Dakshina was a practical lesson in redirecting a devotee's material resources toward spiritual growth and away from frivolous spending.