How did Baba demonstrate his principle against fasting in the story of Mrs. Gokhale?

Chapter 32 recounts how Sai Baba proactively demonstrated his disapproval of fasting through his interaction with a devotee named Mrs. Gokhale. This woman arrived in Shirdi with a firm internal resolve to fast for three days. Being the 'inner witness,' Baba was already aware of her plan before she even revealed it. The text notes he had previously told Dada Kelkar, 'How can I let them [my children] remain hungry?' This foreshadowed his actions. Upon Mrs. Gokhale's arrival for darshan, Baba immediately gave her an instruction, directly addressing her unspoken intention. This incident served as a practical lesson that the 'trouble of fasting and penance' was not a method that worked with Sai, who prioritized a peaceful, well-fed state for spiritual realization.