Recount the incident where Baba eagerly ate a devotee's offering and the explanation he gave for his unusual behavior.

Chapter 27 details an incident where Mrs. Khaparde brought a plate of food for Sai Baba. As soon as the offering arrived, Baba became exceptionally eager, pushed up his sleeves, and immediately sat down to eat. This was a stark contrast to his usual behavior of leaving many offerings, even silver ones, untouched for long periods. When questioned about this seeming partiality, Baba explained his long-standing spiritual connection to the woman. He recounted her soul's journey through past lives, stating, 'In a previous birth, this was a grocer's cow... Next, she was born in a Brahmin family; after a long time, I have seen her.' He then ate the food heartily, showing that his eagerness stemmed from a deep, loving recognition spanning multiple lifetimes.