How did Sai Baba explain the connection between eating and one's ability to be devoted to God?

Sai Baba taught that there is a direct and crucial link between physical nourishment and spiritual capacity. According to Chapter 32, he argued that all the senses require strength to function, and this strength comes from food. Without the 'moistness of food in the belly,' the senses become weak and incapable of spiritual pursuits. He posed rhetorical questions to make his point: 'how can the eyes see God? How can the tongue describe His glory? How can the ears hear it?' Therefore, in his view, devotion to God is only possible when the body is properly cared for. The principle 'First satisfy the soul of the self' underscores his belief that physical well-being is a prerequisite for realizing God.