What was Sai Baba's teaching regarding fasting?

Sai Baba's view on fasting was quite clear and unconventional. According to the teachings in Chapter 32, Baba himself never remained fasting, and he would not permit his devotees to fast either. He questioned the spiritual benefit of the practice, stating that the mind of a fasting person is not peaceful. His core teaching was that God is not attained on an empty stomach and that one must first satisfy the soul of the self. He believed that all the senses require strength from food to properly engage in devotion to God, making fasting counterproductive to spiritual pursuits.