Can you explain the paradox of Sai Baba demanding Dakshina from Kashiram only after he fell into financial trouble?

The paradox of Maharaj demanding more Dakshina from Kashiram precisely when he was facing financial hardship is a profound lesson described in Chapter 0. Initially, when Kashiram was wealthy and eagerly offered his money bag, Maharaj would only take a paisa or two. However, Kashiram developed pride from his giving. The source explains that it is God's resolve to remove obstacles from a devotee's spiritual path. Therefore, Baba engineered Kashiram's financial decline and then began a 'barrage of demanding Dakshina.' This seemingly contradictory action was a divine 'Leela' designed to dismantle Kashiram's ego. By pushing him to the point where he had to admit he had nothing left to give, Baba helped him realize his own powerlessness, which was the true lesson.