What was the 'threshold-ghat' that Cholkar struggled with, and how did it affect the fulfillment of his vow?

The 'threshold-ghat' mentioned in Chapter 15 is a poetic term used to describe the immense difficulty of managing household expenses for a worldly person. For Cholkar, it represented his financial struggles. Although his prayer to pass an examination was granted, his poverty and the cost of daily life prevented him from immediately affording the journey to Shirdi. The text notes, 'How could he go empty-handed? Days had to be pushed from today to tomorrow.' This financial barrier delayed the fulfillment of his vow. However, his resolve did not waver. During this period of delay, he took a personal penance by giving up sugar entirely, treating it as an 'inedible substance' until he could finally travel to Shirdi and present his offering to Baba.