Why did Sai Maharaj suddenly start demanding a lot of Dakshina from Kashiram, even telling him to borrow money?

Sai Maharaj's actions toward his devotee Kashiram were a profound spiritual lesson, or Leela, designed to address a subtle obstacle in Kashiram's path. As Chapter 0 explains, Kashiram took great pride in giving Dakshina to Maharaj daily. If Maharaj didn't accept it, Kashiram would feel hurt, which fostered a sense of pride that he was the 'giver.' To remove this ego, which is an impediment to spiritual progress, Maharaj began demanding more and more Dakshina. He even instructed Kashiram to borrow from a grocer when his own funds ran out. This entire ordeal was orchestrated to make Kashiram realize that he did not truly possess the power to give, and that all resources ultimately come from God. Once this realization dawned on him, his pride vanished and his financial prosperity returned.