Sai Baba asked Kaka Mahajani for Dakshina but not his friend. How did this affect the friend?

📖 Chapter 35

The story in Chapter 35 describes a curious interaction regarding Dakshina that deeply affected Kaka Mahajani's friend. Although the friend had initially resolved not to give any Dakshina, Sai Baba's actions subtly challenged this. After the friend had already broken his vow not to bow, Baba asked for Dakshina, but only from Kaka Mahajani. Later that afternoon, when they sought permission to leave, Baba again requested Dakshina, this time asking Kaka for a specific amount of seventeen rupees. Crucially, Baba asked nothing of the friend on either occasion. This pointed omission had a significant effect; the text states the friend then "felt restless in his mind," showing how Baba's inaction worked on his consciousness more powerfully than a direct request would have.


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