Sai Baba's approach to Dakshina was a radical tool for spiritual transformation that dismantled ego and social hierarchies. He would ask for any amount, from a few rupees to crores, and even tell devotees to take a loan if they claimed to have no more. Crucially, as Chapter 14 highlights, He would command a great millionaire to go beg for Dakshina from a poor person. This act forced the wealthy individual to abandon their pride and status, becoming humble in heart. By demonstrating that He saw no difference between a wealthy person and a destitute beggar, Baba taught that true worth was not in material wealth but in one's ability to shed the ego and choose humility.
How did Sai Baba use the concept of Dakshina to challenge the social and financial status of his followers and instill humility?
๐ Chapter 14