Beyond food and money, what is the deeper meaning of an offering, or 'Dakshina,' in Sai Baba's teachings?

Sai Baba's teachings reveal a profound understanding of offerings that transcends material items. While he accepted and used offerings of food and money to feed the poor, as seen with the Handi, he also taught a deeper lesson about the nature of 'Dakshina'. Chapter 38 clarifies this through the story of Dada Kelkar. The text explicitly states that the offering of wealth, grain, or clothes is not the only form of Dakshina. The ultimate and most significant offering is the "performance of the Guru's order." Pleasing the Guru by following his commands, even when they are challenging or confusing, is considered the real Dakshina. This implies that obedience, faith, and surrender to the Guru's will are the most valuable offerings a disciple can make.