The source material for Chapter 32 details an incident with a woman who had a strong desire to have Baba's darshan and observe a strict fast for three days without any food. However, her firm resolve was lovingly broken by Sai Baba himself. The chapter explains how Baba arranged for her to prepare puranpolis and then made her eat them to her heart's content. This act served as a practical lesson, teaching her that true spiritual welfare lies in serving others and not in unnecessary physical hardship. As Chapter 32 notes, this lesson on the virtue of not wearing out the body for its own sake was imparted so she would never forget it.
What does Chapter 32 say about the woman who wanted to fast in Shirdi?
📖 Chapter 32