I'm facing financial struggles. What guidance can be found in the story of Kashiram's relationship with Sai Baba?

The story of Kashiram in Chapter 0 offers profound guidance, though perhaps not in a conventional way. While Kashiram faced financial difficulties, they were orchestrated by Maharaj as a 'Leela' to remove a spiritual obstacle: the pride he took in being a giver. Maharaj's response was not to grant him immediate wealth but to demand more from him, pushing him to borrow until he had nothing left. The key lesson here is about surrender and dismantling the ego. As soon as Kashiram was convinced that he did not have the power to give and his pride was removed, his financial condition began to improve. This suggests that during hardship, introspection about our own attachments and ego can be a crucial step towards resolution.