The scriptures mention Baba didn't fast. Could you explain his perspective on food and self-discipline based on the source?

Certainly. Chapter 23 of the sacred texts provides clear insight into this very topic. It explicitly mentions that Sai Baba "never practiced fasting or austerities, nor the labors of Hatha Yoga." His form of self-discipline was not about denial but about non-attachment. He consumed only a small amount of food, which He obtained by begging for alms (Madhukari) from a few specific houses. He was completely indifferent to taste, never craving sweets or pampering his palate. Whether the food was good or plain, He considered it sweet. This practice shows He protected His body as a means to liberation while remaining completely free of ego and sensory desire.