How do scriptural sources like the Shruti and Smriti validate Sai Baba's method of using Dakshina to conquer personal faults?

The teachings in Chapter 14 firmly root Baba's methods in established scriptural authority. The Shruti (Vedas) are cited to confirm that giving Dakshina is a recognized technique for purifying the heart and is a means to self-knowledge. Specifically, the Taittiriya Upanishad is referenced, which commands that giving must be done with faith. Baba's method is shown to be a practical application of Prajapati's 'Da' instruction, a simple remedy for a disciple to overcome the three great obstacles to progress: lust, anger, and greed. The text further strengthens this point by stating that the Smriti shares the same opinion, providing listeners with a firm conviction in the scriptural foundation of this practice.