The text mentions Baba sent someone for 15 rupees Dakshina but was offered 'namaskars' instead. Doesn't this show a failure of his will, or that his requests could be ignored without consequence?

This incident reflects the divine play, or 'lila,' of Sai Baba rather than a failure of his will. According to Chapter 18, Baba sent Madhavrao to collect fifteen rupees in Dakshina from Shama. When Shama was surprised and offered fifteen 'namaskars' instead, the response was accepted. Shama then invited Madhavrao to stay and share stories about the "play of this God," recognizing that such interactions were not simple transactions but part of Baba's unique way of teaching and engaging with his devotees. The focus shifted from the money to the spiritual exchange and the opportunity to glorify Baba's fame.