Since the devotees from Madras were of the Ramdasi sect, does this mean Sai Baba was also a Ramdasi guru who only gave money to followers of that tradition?

The source material from Chapter 29 does not support this conclusion. The text mentions that a particular group of devotees from the Madras region followed the tradition of the Ramdasi sect. However, it does not state that Sai Baba himself was a Ramdasi guru or that his generosity was limited to followers of that specific sect. In fact, Chapter 29 emphasizes his unpredictable nature in giving, stating 'he did not give to everyone - no one knew his mind.' The chapter also notes that he would distribute money to wayfarers, the poor, and the destitute without any mention of their religious affiliation, underscoring his universal compassion.