Baba's Guru asked him for two paise. What was the hidden meaning behind that?

The request for two paise from Sai Baba's Guru was not a literal plea for money but a profound spiritual test. In Chapter 19, Baba explains that his Guru was 'Purnakam,' meaning his desires were already fulfilled, so he had no use for worldly wealth. The request was symbolic. Baba clarifies, "Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi)—these were the two paise, nothing else." By asking for and receiving these two virtues, the Guru was assessing Baba's readiness and devotion, teaching that true spiritual currency is not money but unwavering faith and enduring patience.