Yes, Chapter 32 recounts the story of a woman named Mrs. Gokhale who came to Shirdi for Sai Baba's darshan. She had firmly resolved in her mind to fast for three days while at Baba's feet. However, this intention was directly opposite to Baba's own teachings. Baba, being omniscient, knew of her plan even before she arrived. He had already remarked to Dada Kelkar, "In this Shimga (Holi) festival, will my children remain hungry? How can I let them remain so?" The day after he said this, Mrs. Gokhale arrived. The narrative emphasizes that this kind of penance through fasting "doesn't work with Sai" and that one must first eat to find peace and realize God. After she had his darshan, Baba gave her an instruction, reinforcing his principle that he knows the hearts of all and would not let his 'children' go hungry.
Can you tell me about the woman who wanted to fast in Shirdi and what happened with her?
📖 Chapter 32