Analyze the Guru-disciple relationship that Sai Baba describes from his own experience in Chapter 19. What were the expectations from both sides?

Chapter 19 provides a profound look into Sai Baba's relationship with his Guru, characterized by immense love, dedicated service, and specific spiritual expectations. Baba served his Guru for twelve years, wearing himself out with a 'strong desire' to receive a mantra. His devotion was all-consuming: 'I would gaze at my Guru's face with love day and night; I felt neither hunger nor thirst; without the Guru, my mind was restless.' From the Guru's side, the expectation was not for material gain but for this focused devotion and the cultivation of specific virtues. As the chapter reveals, the Guru expected 'strong faith at the Guru’s feet and the strength of courage which is patience'—the two paise. This was the true 'ear-mantra' or secret instruction: that the disciple's unwavering contemplation and embodiment of faith and patience is what truly pleases the Guru and leads to self-bliss.