What was the significance of the 'two paise' that Sai Baba's Guru requested from him?

The 'two paise' that Sai Baba's Guru asked for were not literal currency. As Baba explained to an old lady in Chapter 19, this was a symbolic request. The two paise represented the two essential virtues for a disciple: Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). Baba stated that he gave these two 'coins' to his Guru, which pleased his 'Guru-Mother.' He used this story to teach that a Guru doesn't desire worldly wealth but rather these profound spiritual qualities from a devotee, as a Guru's desires are already fulfilled.