Can you tell me the story of the woman who came to Shirdi with the intention to fast, and what Baba did?

📖 Chapter 32

Certainly. Chapter 32 recounts the story of a woman named Gokhale who came to Shirdi with a letter from Kelkar. She had made a firm resolve in her mind to fast for three days while sitting at Sai Baba's feet. This intention was directly opposite to Baba's philosophy, which prioritized eating before spiritual practice. Being the all-knowing inner witness, Baba was already aware of her plan. In fact, he had predicted to Dada Kelkar during the Shimga festival that he would not let his children remain hungry. True to his words, soon after Mrs. Gokhale arrived and had his darshan, Baba gave her an instruction, demonstrating both his omniscience and his principle against his devotees fasting.


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