What does Sai Baba mean when he says he gave his Guru 'two paise'?

When Sai Baba recounts giving his Guru 'two paise', he is not referring to literal money. As explained in Chapter 19, these two coins were a metaphor for the two most important virtues a disciple can offer: Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). Baba clarifies that his Guru, being one whose desires were fulfilled, had no need for worldly money. Instead, the 'payment' he sought was the disciple's unwavering faith in the Guru's guidance and the steadfast patience to see the spiritual journey through. By offering these two qualities, Baba pleased his Guru-Mother and began his path of discipleship.