What was Sai Baba's specific stance on the practice of fasting, and did he allow his devotees to do it?

According to the teachings in Chapter 32, Sai Baba himself never fasted and would not permit anyone else to fast either. He questioned the value of the practice, stating that "The mind of a fasting person is not peaceful. What spiritual benefit can there be in that?" The text makes it clear that the "trouble of fasting and penance" did not work with Sai. This principle is highlighted by the story of Mrs. Gokhale, who planned a three-day fast. Baba, knowing her intention beforehand, had already declared that he would not let his children remain hungry, demonstrating his firm opposition to fasting among his followers.