According to Chapter 14, the act of giving Dakshina was an intricate spiritual exercise designed by Sai Baba. When a devotee approached with humility, Baba would ask for an offering. This wasn't just a financial transaction; it was a test and a teaching. The text states that "under the pretext of Dakshina, Baba was teaching His devotees to choose humility," for instance by making a millionaire beg from the poor. Furthermore, Baba linked this giving to a profound exchange of love, stating, "if he gives Me one quality, I give him a hundred qualities in return." Thus, giving Dakshina with humility was a way for a devotee to express surrender, opening themselves up to receive a hundredfold of grace from Baba.
What is the deeper connection between giving Dakshina, cultivating humility, and receiving Baba's grace, as described in the scriptures?
๐ Chapter 14