What is the significance of making an offering to Sai Baba, and does it matter what is offered?

The act of offering is a gesture of devotion and respect, and it's considered improper to approach a Guru empty-handed. Chapter 35 illustrates this when Kaka, on his way to see Baba, specifically buys two seers of grapes to offer. The narrative points out that seedless grapes were not available, so he bought the ones with seeds. This detail becomes central to the story. While the offering itself is important, Baba's subsequent leela with Boss Dharamsee shows that the true significance lies not in the material quality of the object but in the interaction and the lesson it facilitates. Baba used these simple, seeded grapes to perform a miracle that addressed Dharamsee's inner thoughts and ego, demonstrating that any offering can become a medium for the Guru's grace and teaching, as Chapter 35 beautifully conveys.