What is the significance of making an offering to a Guru, and how did Sai Baba respond to such offerings?

The practice of making an offering is a sign of respect and devotion, reflecting the principle that one should not approach God, a priest, or a Guru empty-handed. Chapter 35 illustrates this when Kaka buys two seers of grapes to offer to Sai Baba. Baba accepted this offering and immediately began distributing the grapes to all the devotees present, including a skeptical visitor named Dharamsee. This act shows that an offering made with devotion is not just for the Guru's personal consumption but becomes a vehicle for grace and blessings to be shared with the wider community. Baba used this simple offering of grapes to teach a profound lesson and transform a doubter into a devotee.