What is the proper way to approach a Guru like Sai Baba, according to the scriptures? Should one bring an offering?

The scriptures suggest that one should approach a Guru with humility and an offering. As stated in Chapter 35, "It is not good to go empty-handed to the door of God, a priest, or a Guru." This principle is demonstrated by the devotee Kaka, who, on his way to see Baba, made sure to purchase two seers of grapes to offer. The text also emphasizes the importance of a humble attitude, advising that to "enjoy the festival of happiness," one should become egoless and roll at the Guru's feet. Trying to intellectually analyze or understand the Guru's ways is discouraged, as it can lead to misfortune. Instead, the focus should be on surrender and receiving the Guru's grace, as exemplified by the transformation of the skeptical Dharamsee.