What did Sai Baba's Guru mean when he asked for 'two paise'? Was he asking for actual money?

Sai Baba explains that when his Guru asked for two paise, he was not referring to worldly money. As recounted in Chapter 19, Baba clarifies that his Guru, whose desires were already fulfilled, had no use for gold. The two paise were symbolic, representing the virtues of Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). Baba states that he gave these to his Guru, which pleased the 'Guru-Mother.' This teaching highlights that a Guru seeks spiritual qualities from a disciple, not material wealth, and that faith and patience are the true currency of the spiritual path.