Can you tell me about the woman who wanted to fast in Shirdi and what Baba thought about it?

Certainly. Chapter 32 recounts the story of a woman named Mrs. Gokhale who came to Shirdi with the firm intention of fasting for three days at Sai Baba's feet. However, Baba, being the omniscient 'inner witness,' was already aware of her plan. He had even told Dada Kelkar beforehand that he would not let his 'children remain hungry.' Baba's philosophy was that one should 'first eat a piece of bread' before seeking God, as the soul cannot find peace on a hungry stomach. He considered the practice of fasting and penance to be ineffective in his path, stating that this 'doesn't work with Sai.' Her arrival the very next day confirmed his prior knowledge of her intentions.