How does Chapter 29 contrast Sai Baba's immense generosity with his unpredictable nature, using specific examples?

Chapter 29 masterfully contrasts Sai Baba's profound generosity with the unpredictable nature of his actions. On one hand, the chapter establishes him as steadfast in charity, distributing money abundantly on a daily basis to the poor, needy, and pilgrims. An example of this is the group of Ramdasi devotees from Madras to whom he gave eight rupees and eight annas. However, the text immediately juxtaposes this by stating, "nothing was ever fixed." It clarifies that he did not give to everyone who asked, and his mercy was not distributed equally. This unpredictability is highlighted to introduce the story of the little girl Amani, who would ask for rupees daily, showing that receiving a gift from Baba was a special blessing dependent on one's "auspicious time" rather than a guaranteed transaction.