What was Sai Baba's justification for his actions when Shama accused him of being partial with the two visitors from Goa?

When confronted by Shama about his partiality, Sai Baba offered a profound explanation that is captured in Chapter 36. He told Shama, "you don't know; I don't take anything from anyone." He clarified that he has no house or family life and therefore no need for wealth, asserting his complete detachment. The core of his justification, as detailed in Chapter 36, was that "Mother Masjid demands what is owed, and the giver becomes free from debt." This implies the interaction was not a simple monetary transaction but a divinely orchestrated resolution of a past karmic obligation.