After making his vow and passing his exam, Cholkar delayed his trip to Shirdi. What was the reason for this delay and what personal sacrifice did he undertake?

As detailed in Chapter 15, Cholkar delayed fulfilling his vow due to financial hardship. The text poetically describes that while one might cross a vast cliff, for a worldly man, the "threshold-ghat" of home expenses is very difficult to cross. He felt he could not go to Shirdi empty-handed. During this waiting period, Cholkar made a personal sacrifice: he completely gave up sugar, viewing it as an inedible substance until his vow was fulfilled. He demonstrated this commitment by even drinking his tea without sugar.