As documented in Chapter 35, Kaka Mahajani's friend, who was prone to doubts and worshipped the formless, agreed to the Shirdi trip with two strict conditions. He stated, "We will go to Shirdi and only take the Darshan of the saint; We will never bow our heads, nor provide any Dakshina." His experience directly challenged both of these resolutions. His first condition was broken almost immediately when he heard Sai Baba speak in his late father's voice, which caused him to bow his head instinctively. His second condition was challenged more subtly. When Baba repeatedly asked Kaka for Dakshina but ignored him, the friend felt 'restless in his mind,' indicating that his initial aversion to giving Dakshina had transformed into a desire to be asked for it.
What were the two conditions Kaka Mahajani's friend set for going to Shirdi, and how did his experience challenge them?
📖 Chapter 35