I heard Baba was very generous to pilgrims. Was this always the case, or did his behavior vary?

While Sai Baba was famously generous, his actions were not always predictable. Chapter 29 of the Shri Sai Satcharita clarifies this nuance. It confirms that he would indeed distribute money, but it also explicitly states, "he did not give to everyone - no one knew his mind." The text describes his manner as constant in its unpredictability, noting that "nothing was ever fixed." He might give money to some, a sweet to others, or send some people back empty-handed. This suggests that receiving a tangible gift from Baba was not guaranteed simply by visiting him; it was a special blessing.