What happened with the request for 15 rupees Dakshina from Shama? Did he pay it?

📖 Chapter 18

The incident regarding the 15 rupees Dakshina is a curious one described in Chapter 18. Baba sent Madhavrao with a message to get fifteen rupees as Dakshina from Shama. However, when Madhavrao conveyed the request, Shama did not give the money. Instead, he was extremely surprised and replied to Madhavrao, "Instead of rupees, he said to tell Him 'namaskar'—this is our Dakshina." Madhavrao, seemingly accepting this unconventional offering on Baba's behalf, humorously remarked, "Well, let it be. One thing happened: fifteen namaskars were received." Therefore, the monetary Dakshina was not paid but was substituted with fifteen respectful salutations, illustrating the playful nature of the interactions with Baba.


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