When Ratanji arrived in Shirdi, he went to the Masjid for darshan and lovingly placed a flower garland around Baba's neck and offered fruits at His feet. After Ratanji humbly presented himself, Sai Baba immediately addressed the matter of an offering. As Chapter 14 recounts, Baba said to him, "You have come today; what Dakshina (offering) will you give Me? Then you will be fulfilled." This incident illustrates Baba's consistent practice, as he would ask for Dakshina from everyone who came for his darshan, whether they were Hindu, Muslim, or Parsi, framing it as a necessary step for their fulfillment.
Can you narrate the interaction between Ratanji and Sai Baba, specifically regarding the practice of giving an offering?
๐ Chapter 14