What was Sai Baba's particular practice regarding Dakshina, and what justification was provided for it?

Sai Baba had a distinct and often demanding practice of asking for Dakshina from all who came for his darshan, regardless of their faith. Chapter 14 explains that he didn't ask for small amounts; he would ask for hundreds, thousands, or even crores, and would tell devotees to take a loan if they said they had no more money. Paradoxically, he would also promise to give them "bags of rupees." The justification provided in the text highlights his detachment from worldly relations, quoting him as saying, "our only one is Allah." He also stated that he valued love above all, promising that "if he gives Me one quality, I give him a hundred qualities in return," suggesting the practice was a test of faith and devotion rather than a need for money.