Chapter 9 mentions Sai Baba's habit of begging for food. What was the spiritual purpose behind this practice?

As explained in Chapter 9 of the Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's practice of begging for food, which he maintained until the very end of his life, had a profound spiritual purpose. It was not for his own sustenance but was primarily for the welfare of his devotees. The chapter specifies that this act was intended for the removal of the ‘Panchasuna’ and other sins. This teaching is presented alongside the concept that Sai is pervaded everywhere and that God resides in all beings, suggesting the act of giving alms was a way for devotees to serve the divine present in all and thereby cleanse their own karma.