The provided text raises a philosophical paradox: why would a completely fulfilled and desireless saint like Sai Baba ask for money? How is this issue explored?

The text directly confronts the philosophical question of why a desireless saint would need Dakshina. Chapter 14 articulates this doubt, questioning how a Fakir can be free from greed if he is constantly asking for money. It highlights the contradiction by stating that for a saint like Sai, pebbles and diamonds are of the same value and the eight supernatural powers are at his command, making wealth useless. The text explores this by suggesting the act has a deeper meaning beyond material need, framing it as a test of faith and a tool for spiritual teaching. The passage implies that for such detached ones whose lives are for the welfare of devotees, the collection of wealth is not for personal use but serves a higher, didactic purpose, such as teaching humility and non-attachment to the devotees themselves.