If Baba didn't fast or perform austerities, how did He sustain Himself and what does this reveal about His philosophy?

Sai Baba sustained His physical body through the practice of Madhukari, which involved accepting daily alms of bread from certain houses. Chapter 23 explains this was His only food, and He consumed just a small amount. This method reveals a philosophy centered on detachment rather than deprivation. He did not pamper His sense of taste or crave specific foods, accepting everything as sweet. This practice underscores His belief that knowledge is the means to liberation and that the body should be maintained for this purpose. His own inner peace was His true ornament, making external practices unnecessary.