What was Sai Baba's personal attitude towards money and the offerings he received?

Sai Baba's personal stance on money and offerings was one of detachment, as detailed in Chapter 14. In his early days, he asked for nothing, and if someone gave him a small coin, he would use it for simple needs like oil or the tobacco he loved. He would even return large copper coins, indicating a lack of personal desire for wealth. His later acceptance of Dakshina was not driven by personal greed but was an accommodation to his devotees' faith. They believed offering Dakshina was a necessary component of respectful worship, and he allowed it to fulfill their spiritual needs and adhere to the established customs of Guru-worship.