How did Sai Baba decide who to give money to? Was there a consistent pattern to his charity?

The source material indicates there was no discernible pattern or fixed rule to Sai Baba's charity; in fact, his manner was described as one where "nothing was ever fixed." Chapter 29 explains that while he did distribute money, he did not give to everyone, and no one knew his mind. He might give money to a group one day and send them away empty-handed the next. The texts suggest a spiritual dimension to this, stating that a gift from his hand was a blessing of happiness reserved for those "whoever's auspicious time had arrived," making it a sign of great fortune.