From the perspective of Sai Baba's Guru in Chapter 19, what was the true currency he desired from his disciples, and how did this contrast with material wealth?

As recounted by Sai Baba in Chapter 19, his Guru was an 'ocean of mercy' who desired a form of payment far more profound than material wealth. The true currency he sought was a disciple's unwavering dedication, which was encapsulated in the demand for 'two paise'—Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). The text explicitly questions how a Guru whose desires were fulfilled ('Purnakam') could ask for money, clarifying that his 'intention was not for gold.' Instead of material offerings, the Guru expected 'strong faith at the Guru’s feet and the strength of courage which is patience.' Sai Baba's constant, loving contemplation of his Guru, to the point where he felt neither hunger nor thirst, was the ultimate offering, highlighting the stark contrast between spiritual devotion and worldly possessions.