Chapter 14 describes how visitors came to Baba with diverse motivations: some with pure devotion, others to test him, and many seeking worldly boons like wealth and power. Baba's profound style was such that even mockers could be transformed into devotees. For the majority who were attached to the world, Baba's acceptance of Dakshina served a specific purpose: heart purification. As Chapter 14 explains through the story of Prajapati, the instruction "Dana" (give charity) was specifically for humans gripped by greed. By asking for Dakshina, Baba was applying this principle to help devotees overcome their attachments, making it a beneficial practice regardless of their initial reason for visiting.
The texts mention that people visited saints for various reasons. How did Baba's acceptance of Dakshina address the different types of visitors He encountered?
📖 Chapter 14