What was the financial significance of Balabuva Satarkar's Kirtan in Shirdi compared to his usual fee?

The financial outcome of Balabuva Satarkar's performance in Shirdi was profoundly significant and demonstrated Baba's immense grace. According to Chapter 6, Balabuva's annual fee for performing the Ram Navami Kirtan at Kavthe was a modest 30 rupees. In stark contrast, after performing the festival in Shirdi, Sai Baba ensured he received an honorarium of 'more than a hundred and fifty' rupees. The text highlights this generosity by stating that in a single festival, Baba gave him the equivalent of five years' worth of his income from Kavthe. This unexpected and substantial payment brought Balabuva immense joy and gratitude, turning a missed opportunity into a far greater blessing.