Why did Sai Baba appear as a Fakir to Appasaheb, and what was the purpose of asking for Dakshina?

According to Chapter 33, Appasaheb had made a verbal promise to give ten Rupees but had not fulfilled it. Sai Baba appeared in the form of a strange Fakir as a pretext to collect this Dakshina. The text clarifies that this was not an act of begging but a deliberate test and an act of grace. The purpose was to help Appasaheb fulfill his word and become 'debt-free' from his promise. This story is used to illustrate Baba's deep love for his devotees, showing he would personally intervene to ensure they stay on the right path and to add a memorable 'flavor' to the lesson on keeping one's promises.