How was Balabuva Satarkar compensated for his Kirtan in Shirdi, and how did it compare to his usual earnings?

Balabuva Satarkar's compensation in Shirdi was a remarkable instance of Sai Baba's generosity. Chapter 6 explains that Balabuva's annual Ram Navami service in Kavthe was cancelled due to a plague, causing him to miss his usual fee. When he spoke to Dixit about performing in Shirdi, he was warned that payment was not certain. However, after he performed the festival, Sai Baba ordered that he be given an honorarium of 'more than a hundred and fifty' rupees. The text notes that this single payment was equivalent to five years' worth of his income from the Kavthe festival, which brought Balabuva immense joy and gratitude towards Baba.