Satsang SAI BABA AND FOOD

NOT TO DISREGARD OFFERS OF FOOD

Sai Baba advised that while going out for some job, if it is
meal time, do not go out on empty stomach, disregarding
any offer of food. On the contrary it should be regarded as
auspicious sign of success. Moreover there is also a strong
reason for this. To do any job perfectly, one requires energy,
which can only be acquired by eating food. Secondly, refusing
something offered by somebody lovingly, means hurting that
person's feelings, which is certainly not a proper mood, while
going out for an important task. In Ch. 32, Sai Baba has
narrated His own experience as to how He and His companions
lost their way in the woods because they disregarded the
Vanjari's offer of food and guidance. However, later, when
Sai Baba accepted the Vanjari's food and guidance, He was
able to carry out the quest successfully. Similarly, in Ch. 33,
Appasaheb Kulkarni was not able to find the Fakir, when he
rushed out of home in hurry without his meals. However, later
when after taking his meals, he strolled out with his friend, the
Fakir Himself was seen approaching him and demanding
dakshina.

to be contd....
(Source Shri Sai Leela Magazine, September-October 1993)