How did Maharaj use financial hardship to teach Kashiram a spiritual lesson?

Maharaj's method of teaching Kashiram was a powerful demonstration of removing spiritual obstacles. As detailed in Chapter 0, Kashiram had developed pride in his ability to give Dakshina. Recognizing this as a hindrance, Maharaj engineered a period of financial difficulty for Kashiram. During this time, Maharaj paradoxically increased his demands for Dakshina, pushing Kashiram to the point of having to borrow money from a grocer and eventually running out completely. This experience was designed to dismantle Kashiram's ego and the conviction that he had the power to give. The leela was successful when Kashiram realized his own powerlessness, which led to the disappearance of his pride and the subsequent restoration of his prosperity.