What was the story behind Balabuva Satarkar's payment for the Shirdi Kirtan? Was he paid well?

The financial arrangement for Balabuva Satarkar's performance was quite remarkable. Chapter 6 details that his usual annual grant for the Kirtan at Kavthe was 30 rupees. When he spoke with Dixit about performing in Shirdi, Dixit warned him there was no certainty about payment, as it was entirely in Baba's hands. However, after a successful performance that pleased everyone, Baba ordered an honorarium of more than one hundred and fifty rupees. This amount was equivalent to five years' worth of his income from Kavthe, which brought Balabuva immense joy and gratitude.