Chapter 9 mentions that Sai Baba begged for food. What was the stated purpose of this practice?

According to the details provided in Chapter 9 of the Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's lifelong habit of begging for food was not for his own needs but was a merciful act for the benefit of his devotees. The text explicitly states that this practice was for the "removal of the ‘Panchasuna’ and other sins" from the households he visited. By accepting alms, he was essentially purifying the homes and the people who gave him food, taking their karmic burdens upon himself. This act, as explained in Chapter 9, was a profound method for ensuring the welfare of his followers.