What did Sai Baba mean when he explained that his Guru asked for two paise?

When Sai Baba spoke of his Guru asking for two paise, he was not referring to literal money. As explained in Chapter 19, this was a profound teaching. The Guru was described as 'Purnakam,' meaning one whose desires are already fulfilled, so he had no need for worldly wealth. The two paise he requested were symbolic of two essential virtues a disciple must offer: 'Nishtha' (Faith) and 'Saburi' (Patience). By giving these two 'coins' to his Guru, the disciple pleases their spiritual mother and embarks on the correct path. This story illustrates that the most valuable offerings in the spiritual journey are internal qualities, not material possessions.