What was Sai Baba's philosophy regarding money and possessions, as demonstrated by his requests for Dakshina?

The philosophy behind Sai Baba's requests for Dakshina is complex, as detailed in Chapter 14. While a doubt might arise as to why a desireless saint would ask for money, the text clarifies His motive was not personal gain. For Baba, to whom "pebbles and diamonds, copper coins or gold coins, are of the same value," the act of asking was a teaching method. He would ask for money to teach lessons, particularly humility, and to test his devotees' faith. He would often reassure them, saying, "I will give you bags of rupees," indicating that the material offering was merely a medium for a much greater spiritual return and that He was not attached to the wealth itself.