Chapter 29 describes Sai Baba's charitable nature. Was his generosity extended to everyone equally, and what did it signify?

While Sai Baba was known for being incredibly generous, Chapter 29 clarifies that his charity was not distributed equally or predictably. The text states that he would give ten rupees to some and fifty to others, but also that he might send people away empty-handed. The chapter explicitly notes, "he did not give to everyone - no one knew his mind." This act of giving was not a simple transaction but a profound blessing. As explained in Chapter 29, receiving money or any item from the hand of a saint like Baba was considered a sign of immense good fortune, a "shell of fortune" obtained only by the fortunate whose "auspicious time had arrived." It signified a special grace rather than a right.