Yes, Chapter 32 recounts the story of a woman who came to Shirdi with a firm resolve to have Baba's darshan and fast for three days without food. However, Baba intervened in her plan. According to the text, her firm resolve was broken when Baba arranged for her to not only cook puranpolis but also to eat them to her heart's content. The deeper lesson, as conveyed in Chapter 32, is that true welfare lies in selfless service and action for others. The chapter states, "Wearing out the body for others' sake - this blessed act is true welfare." This incident served to teach her a profound lesson about spiritual practice that she would never forget, prioritizing selfless action over rigid personal austerity.
I heard there's a story in Chapter 32 about a woman who wanted to fast. What happened to her and what's the moral of the story?
๐ Chapter 32