Can you explain the story of Sai Baba and the two goats? Why did he overpay for them?

This story illustrates Sai Baba's profound compassion for all living beings. As described in Chapter 46, Baba once bought two goats for thirty-two rupees, paying sixteen rupees for each. This was a price far above their market value, which was typically two to four rupees. His devotees, including Tatyaba and Madhavrao, were shocked and thought Baba had been cheated. However, Baba's actions were not based on worldly logic. He felt a deep, sudden liking for these goats, recognizing an affectionate connection from a previous birth. Chapter 46 states that upon seeing them in their animal birth, "mercy arose in Sai Samarth" and his heart was moved with compassion. He was not concerned with the monetary loss but was acting out of supreme love and identification with all beings.