How did Sai Baba teach his devotee Kashiram a lesson about the pride of giving?

The story of Kashiram, as detailed in Chapter 0, serves as a powerful lesson on humility. Kashiram was a devoted follower who initially took great pride in giving Dakshina to Maharaj, feeling upset if his offering was not accepted. To curb this pride, which is an obstacle to spiritual progress, Maharaj began demanding more and more Dakshina from him. This continued until Kashiram's funds were completely depleted and he was forced to borrow. When even the lender refused him, Kashiram finally understood that he himself did not have the power to give, but was merely an instrument. Once this realization dawned and his pride was removed, his financial situation miraculously improved, and he became prosperous once again.