What is the proper way to approach a Guru like Sai Baba? The texts mention it's not good to go empty-handed.

Chapter 35 provides guidance on this principle, stating, 'It is not good to go empty-handed to the door of God, a priest, or a Guru.' This suggests that an offering, no matter how humble, is a sign of respect and sincerity. In the narrative, a devotee named Kaka exemplified this by purchasing two seers of grapes on his way to see Baba. Even though they were not the preferred seedless variety, this act of making an offering was pivotal. These very grapes became the medium through which Baba performed a miracle for Boss Dharamsee, transforming his skepticism into faith. This story from Chapter 35 underscores that the gesture of the offering itself creates an opportunity for the Guru's grace to manifest.