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

No, Sai Baba's Guru was not asking for actual money. In Chapter 19, Baba recounts this story and clarifies that his Guru, whose desires were already fulfilled, had no need for worldly currency. The request for two paise was symbolic. Baba explains, "Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi)—these were the two paise, nothing else." He states that he gave these two qualities to his Guru, which pleased his Guru-Mother. This teaching emphasizes that the most valuable offerings a disciple can give to their Guru are unwavering faith and steadfast patience, rather than material wealth.