According to Chapter 29, Sai Baba's fame for generosity drew a diverse crowd to Shirdi. The text mentions 'travelers' and pilgrims, such as the group from Madras on their way to Kashi. It also explicitly states that Baba would enquire about the 'poor and destitute,' showing his concern for the needy. The Dwarkamai was also a hub for performers, with crowds of 'singers,' 'bards,' and 'entertainers' who would perform there. Baba's distribution of money was a daily practice. As Chapter 29 describes, his giving was not fixed; he might give ten rupees to some and fifty to others, and sometimes he would give to wayfarers simply because the thought came to his mind. However, the chapter stresses that he did not give to all fakirs and beggars, making his charity a selective and unpredictable blessing.
Based on Chapter 29, what different types of people were drawn to Shirdi, and how did Sai Baba's practice of distributing money vary?
📖 Chapter 29