What was the relationship between Kashiram's pride, his financial status, and Sai Baba's actions?

According to the narrative in Chapter 0, there was a direct link between Kashiram's pride and his financial situation, which Maharaj addressed through his actions. Kashiram was a wealthy devotee who felt great satisfaction and a sense of pride in giving Dakshina to Baba. This pride was considered an obstacle to his spiritual path. To correct this, Baba caused Kashiram to face financial ruin. Paradoxically, as Kashiram's finances dwindled, Baba began demanding more Dakshina, pushing him to the point of having nothing left to give. The source explains that this was a divine "Leela" to remove Kashiram's conviction that he had the power to give. Once Kashiram learned this lesson in humility, his financial prosperity was restored.