How did Balabuva Satarkar's compensation in Shirdi compare to what he would have earned at Kavthe?

Balabuva Satarkar's compensation in Shirdi was vastly greater than his usual earnings. According to Chapter 6, his annual fee for performing the Kirtan at Kavthe was 30 rupees, part of an imperial decree. When he spoke to Dixit about performing in Shirdi, he was told there was no certainty about a fee. However, after his much-loved performance, Sai Baba ordered that he be given an honorarium of 'more than a hundred and fifty' rupees. This amount was so substantial that it was equivalent to five years' worth of his income from the Kavthe festival, which naturally brought him immense joy and gratitude towards Baba.