A devotee planned to fast for three days. How did Sai Baba know about this, and what does it reveal about his nature?

The story of Mrs. Gokhale, who planned a three-day fast, highlights Sai Baba's omniscience. As Chapter 32 explains, even before the woman arrived in Shirdi, Baba was aware of her inner resolve. He demonstrated this by telling Dada Kelkar, "In this Shimga (Holi) festival, will my children remain hungry? How can I let them remain so? Then what am I needed for?" This premonition came to pass when Mrs. Gokhale arrived the very next day with her secret plan to fast. The text emphasizes this quality by stating, "Whatever is in anyone's heart, Sainath knows everything. There is nothing in the whole world that is not known to him." This event reveals that Baba was the "inner witness" (antarsakshi), fully aware of the thoughts and intentions of his devotees, allowing him to guide them appropriately.