Why was Sai Baba so unusually eager to eat the food offering from Khaparde's wife, when he often ignored others?

Sai Baba's eagerness for the food from Dadasaheb Khaparde's wife stemmed from her profound faith and their connection across lifetimes. Chapter 27 explains that the lady was so faithful she would fast until Baba accepted her daily food offering. On one particular day, she brought a full plate, and Baba, seeing her firm devotion, immediately rose to eat it, which was unusual behavior. When questioned about this seeming partiality, Baba explained their long-standing bond. He revealed he had known her through her previous births and wanted to savor the loving offering, showing that Baba responded profoundly to sincere love and faith.