What did Sai Baba teach about the relationship between the physical senses and the ability to be devoted to God?

Sai Baba taught that there is a direct and essential relationship between the health of the physical senses and one's ability to practice devotion. In Chapter 32, it is explained that he believed all senses require strength, which comes from food. He argued that without the "moistness of food in the belly," the senses become wretched and forget their skills. He posed questions like, "how can the eyes see God? How can the tongue describe His glory? How can the ears hear it?" to emphasize that if the senses are weakened by hunger, they have no capacity for spirituality. Therefore, moderate eating was not just for comfort but was a necessary foundation for any devotional practice.