What did Baba mean when he said he gave his Guru two paise? Was he talking about actual money?

Sai Baba was not referring to actual money when he spoke of giving his Guru two paise. In a story recounted in Chapter 19, Baba explains that his Guru, who was desireless and had no need for worldly wealth, asked him for two paise. These two coins were symbolic. Baba clarifies that the two paise he offered were Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). By giving these two virtues to his Guru, Baba pleased his 'Guru-Mother' and demonstrated his readiness as a disciple. This story emphasizes that the most valuable offerings to a Guru are spiritual qualities, not material possessions.