"Man is the only living being which dislikes raw food found in the natural state. All other animals eat things as they are—grain, leaves, shoots, fruits. Man boils, fries, melts, mixes and adopts various methods of cooking in order to satisfy the cravings of the tongue, the eye and the nose. As a consequence, the food value of these articles is either reduced or destroyed. When the seeds are fried, they do not sprout; that is clear proof that the 'life force' is eliminated. Therefore, uncooked raw pulse just sprouting, is to be preferred, also nuts and fruits. The coconut, offered to the Gods, is a good Sathwic (pure) food, having a good percentage of protein besides fat, starch and minerals. Food having too much salt or pepper is Rajasic (passion rousing) and should be avoided; so also too much fat and starch, which are Thamasic (disposed to inactivity) in their effects on the body should be avoided."                                                                                                                    ... Sathya Sai Baba, “Food and Health” Discourse 21 September 1979    
 http://www.sssbpt.info/ssspeaks/volume14/sss14-31.pdf

 

"A life without love is meaningless. The more you love, the more it grows. True love should be distinguished from attachment either to persons or things. Attachment is based on selfishness. Love is based on selflessness. Love is the fruit which is born from the flower of your good deeds. Only when we engage ourselves in selfless service can we experience the essence of this pure love."

... Sathya Sai Baba, “Equality through Love” Discourse 11 December 1985 
http://www.sssbpt.info/ssspeaks/volume18/sss18-28.pdf