What does the story of Dada Kelkar reveal about the concept of a Guru's order and a disciple's faith?

The incident with Dada Kelkar serves as a powerful illustration of the supreme importance of a Guru's command in a disciple's spiritual life. Chapter 38 explains that if a disciple entertains doubts about the Guru's Prasad, questioning what is edible or inedible, they risk spiritual downfall. By ordering Dada Kelkar, a devout Brahmin, to fetch meat on a fasting day, Baba created a situation that tested this very principle. The text emphasizes that the true 'Dakshina' or offering is not material wealth but the unwavering performance of the Guru's order. This act of pleasing the Guru through absolute obedience, even when the command seems contradictory, is presented as the highest form of devotion and a key to spiritual progress (Chapter 38, verses 50-58).