What was Sai Baba's practice concerning Dakshina, and what was the primary reason behind it?

According to the source material, Sai Baba made it a practice to ask for Dakshina, or an offering, from everyone who came for his darshan, regardless of their faith, be they Hindu, Muslim, or Parsi. The amounts He requested could vary dramatically, from small sums to thousands or even crores. As Chapter 14 clarifies, the essence of this practice was not to accumulate wealth, as He was a desireless saint. Instead, under the pretext of Dakshina, Baba was teaching His devotees the invaluable lesson of choosing humility and overcoming their attachment to money.