As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XVIII & XIX Page 93

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

It is a well-known fact, that the Sadguru looks first to the qualifications of his disciples; and then gives them suitable instructions, without unsettling their minds in the least, and leads them on towards the goal of self-relalization.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XVIII & XIX Page 100

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Dear readers!  Hemadpant got Prasad of sugar-candy then; and we now get the Prasad of sugar-candy or nectar of this story.  Let us drink it to our heart's content, meditate on it, and assimilate it, and be strong and happy by Baba's grace.  Amen!

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XVI & XVII Page 87

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

The last Chapter described how Mr. Cholkar's vow of small offering was completed and accepted.  In this story, Sai Baba showed, that He would accept with appreciation any small thing offered with love and devotion, but if the same thing was offered with pride and haughtiness, He would reject it.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XV Page 86

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

He, who respectfully reads this Chapter or studies it daily, will get all his miseries removed by the grace of the Sadguru Sai Baba.  Hence:

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XIV Page 81

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

In Short, Baba's main object in taking Dakshina, from His devotees was to teach them the lessons of Renunciation and Purification.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XIV Page 80

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Ultimately, the Shastras laid it down that, when one goes to see God, King, Saint or Guru, he should not go empty-handed.  He should offer something, preferably a coin or money.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XIV Page 80

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

If a coin was necessary in the Puja of the Gods, why should it be not so in the Puja of the Saints also?

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