Chapter 32 narrates the story of a woman named Gokhale who arrived in Shirdi with the firm intention of fasting for three days at Baba's feet. This plan was in direct opposition to Sai Baba's philosophy. Being the inner witness, Baba was already aware of her resolve before she even arrived, having told Dada Kelkar that he would not let his 'children' remain hungry. This incident perfectly illustrates his teaching that one must 'first tie bread to the waist' when contemplating spirituality, as God cannot be realized on a hungry stomach.
Can you recount the story of the woman who came to Shirdi intending to fast and how it illustrates Baba's teachings on food?
📖 Chapter 32