The text in chapter 14 firmly grounds the practice of giving Dakshina in ancient Hindu scriptures. It explicitly quotes the Shruti (Veda), stating, "Through sacrifice, through giving, through penance," which identifies giving as a key technique for those seeking self-knowledge. Furthermore, it references a specific story involving Prajapati and the instruction 'Da,' which is interpreted as charity, mercy, and self-control. The text also points to the Taittiriya Upanishad, specifically its eleventh section, which commands many types of giving and stresses that it must be done with faith. Finally, it is mentioned that the Smriti's opinion is also the same, reinforcing that Sai Baba's methods were not arbitrary but were in alignment with established scriptural traditions for the spiritual benefit of his devotees.
What scriptural basis, like the Shruti or Upanishads, is provided in the text to justify the importance of giving Dakshina?
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