What was Cholkar's vow to Sai Baba and what was his motivation for making it?

Cholkar's vow, described in Chapter 15, was born out of professional desperation. As a man from a poor household, his livelihood was precarious and depended entirely on securing his job by passing an examination. Facing this critical juncture where failure meant losing even his 'daily bread,' he turned to Sai Baba with a humble plea. He made a 'firm resolve' that if he were to pass the exam by Baba's grace, he would make a pilgrimage to Shirdi and distribute sugar candy, or 'khadisakhar,' in Baba's name. The motivation was therefore deeply practical and tied to his survival, seeking divine intervention to secure his worldly employment and financial stability for his family.