Does one need to bring an offering when visiting a Guru like Sai Baba? What is the significance of this practice?

The tradition of bringing an offering when visiting a holy person is mentioned in Chapter 35, which states, 'It is not good to go empty-handed to the door of God, a priest, or a Guru.' In the narrative, a devotee named Kaka follows this principle by buying grapes to offer to Baba. This act symbolizes respect, humility, and the devotee's desire to give rather than just receive. As the story from Chapter 35 unfolds, these very grapes become the medium for a miracle for another devotee, Boss Dharamsee. This shows that the offering itself, given with a pure heart, can become an instrument for the Guru's grace and teachings.