What was Sai Baba's perspective on the practice of fasting for spiritual purposes?

According to the teachings found in Chapter 32, Sai Baba held a clear and practical view on fasting. He himself never remained fasting and would not permit others to do so either. The core of his reasoning was that the mind of a person who is fasting is not peaceful, which he saw as a prerequisite for any true spiritual benefit. He taught that God is not attained on an empty stomach. Therefore, Baba's philosophy prioritized a calm and satisfied state of being over the discomfort of physical austerities, believing that one must first 'satisfy the soul of the self' before engaging in devotion.