Why did Baba believe that physical nourishment was essential for spiritual devotion?

Sai Baba's teachings, as described in Chapter 32, establish a direct link between physical well-being and spiritual capacity. He argued that without the sustenance provided by food, the senses become weak and lose their ability to engage in devotional practices. The text poses rhetorical questions to make this point: without the 'moistness of food in the belly,' how can the eyes see God, the tongue praise His glory, or the ears listen to sacred truths? In essence, Baba believed that all the senses require strength to function, and only when they are properly supported can one truly practice devotion to God. A body weakened by hunger lacks the capacity for genuine spirituality.