What happened when the narrator was brought before Baba during the Aarti, and what was Baba's primary interest?

As described in Chapter 19, during the evening Aarti, Madhavrao (Shama) had the narrator sit directly in front of Sai Baba. Baba, the 'jewel among saints,' then asked Shama about the offering, or Dakshina, he had brought. Shama mentioned fifteen rupees and a bow. However, Baba's interest was not in the material offering. He immediately inquired about the conversation they had just been having, asking, 'What things did you discuss just now? Tell it all to me.' This shows his focus was on the exchange between his devotees rather than the monetary gift, setting the stage for a deeper teaching.