The account in Chapter 14 describes the Parsi merchant Ratanji meeting a Maharaj in the Masjid, but this was Sai Baba, not Gajanan Maharaj. After Ratanji presented a flower garland and fruits, Sai Baba asked him for an offering, specifically 'Dakshina.' Chapter 14 explains that it was Sai Baba's custom to ask for Dakshina from all visitors, whether they were Hindu, Muslim, or Parsi. He would often ask for large sums, telling devotees not to worry and promising to give them back much more in return.
In Chapter 14, when Ratanji meets Gajanan Maharaj in the Masjid, what kind of offering does he request?
📖 Chapter 14