I am considering fasting for spiritual reasons. What advice would Sai Baba give based on the provided texts?

Based on the teachings found in Chapter 32, Sai Baba would advise against undertaking a fast for spiritual reasons. His core belief was that 'God is not attained on an empty stomach.' He taught that the trouble of fasting and penance was not a workable path with him, as a hungry person's mind is not peaceful enough for devotion. He would emphasize that the senses need the strength provided by food to properly engage in spiritual practices. Baba's counsel was that 'moderate eating is truly comfortable,' whereas 'fasting in excess is terrible' and leads to 'continuous discomfort.' Therefore, his guidance would be to nourish your body appropriately rather than depriving it, as a healthy body is the vessel for a healthy spiritual life.