From a spiritual perspective, why is the feeling of 'pride in giving,' as exemplified by Kashiram, considered an obstacle?

The story of Kashiram in Chapter 0 provides a clear illustration of why pride in giving is a spiritual obstacle. When a devotee, like Kashiram, feels pride in their ability to give Dakshina or perform charity, the ego inserts itself into the act. The focus shifts from selfless service to the self-aggrandizing feeling of being the "doer" or "giver." This pride creates a subtle but strong barrier to true surrender and spiritual progress. As the text states, "Even such feeling bad is an obstacle to spiritual progress, because pride creeps in that 'I have the power to give.'" Maharaj's Leela was to show Kashiram that all resources ultimately come from and belong to God, and our role is merely that of a trustee, not an owner with the power to give.