What challenges did Cholkar face after making his vow, and what does this part of the story teach us?

After making his vow to pass an exam, Cholkar's primary challenge was his financial situation. Chapter 15 describes him as belonging to a 'poor household' where 'everything depends on a job.' Even after passing the exam, he couldn't immediately travel to Shirdi to fulfill his vow because of monetary constraints. The text poetically calls this struggle the 'threshold-ghat' (home expenses), which is described as being 'very difficult to cross' for a worldly man. He had to keep postponing his journey from 'today to tomorrow' because he couldn't afford to go. This delay tested his resolve, yet he maintained his devotion by continuing his personal sacrifice of avoiding sugar. This aspect of the story teaches about the real-world struggles devotees face and highlights the virtue of patience and steadfast faith even when external circumstances are challenging and prevent immediate fulfillment of a promise.