Why is it considered important to bring an offering when visiting a Guru like Sai Baba?

The practice of bringing an offering is highlighted as a sign of respect and reverence. In Chapter 35, we learn the principle that 'It is not good to go empty-handed to the door of God, a priest, or a Guru.' This is why the devotee Kaka, before arriving for Baba's Darshan, made a point to purchase two seers of grapes to offer. This act is not about the material value of the gift but about the humility, love, and selflessness behind the gesture. Kaka's action demonstrates the proper disposition of a devotee approaching a spiritual master, setting aside personal wants to make a humble offering.