The texts from Chapter 0 highlight a subtle spiritual danger associated with giving: the development of pride. The story of Kashiram serves as a prime example. Kashiram was a devoted and generous follower who served Maharaj with his wealth. However, he became so attached to the act of giving Dakshina that he would feel "very bad and tears would come to his eyes" if Baba did not take it from him. The source explicitly states that this feeling is an obstacle to spiritual progress because "pride creeps in that 'I have the power to give.'" To remove this obstacle, Maharaj made Kashiram experience financial difficulties and then demanded money until he had none, ultimately leading Kashiram to the realization that he was not the true giver.
According to the text, what is the spiritual danger of giving, and how was this demonstrated in Kashiram's story?
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