What does the story of Kaka's friend teach us about Sai Baba's practice of asking for Dakshina?

The story of Kaka Mahajani's friend in Chapter 35 provides profound insight into Sai Baba's method of seeking Dakshina. The friend, initially a skeptic, was not asked for an offering. Baba later revealed His reasoning: He perceives the inner thoughts of devotees and knew the friend had no intention to give. As Baba told him, "if you wish to give in your heart, then give." This incident demonstrates that Baba's request was not a mere transaction but a spiritual catalyst. The friend, moved by Baba's omniscience and loving words, voluntarily offered Dakshina, illustrating that the true purpose was to transform the devotee's heart and dissolve their doubts.