“What are the main causes of ill-health? Millions of living beings grouped as species dwell on the earth; they sustain themselves by means of food secured from Nature, as provided by Nature. It is only man that is an exception. In order to cater to his palate and other senses, he changes the composition and characteristics of the things provided by nature and prepares, through the process of boiling, frying and mixing, concoctions which have no vitality in them. Birds and beasts do not adopt such destructive methods. They eat things raw and consume the strength-giving vital essence. So, they do not fall victim to the many ills that man brings on himself” .                                      

–Sathya Sai Baba, “Good Health and Goodness” Discourse, 30 September 1981,                      

 http://www.sssbpt.info/ssspeaks/volume15/sss15-21.pdf 

“To remove the evil of egoism, service is the most efficient instrument. Service will also impress on the person doing service, the Unity of all mankind. He who dedicates his time, skill and strength to service, can never meet defeat, distress or disappointment, for service is its own reward. His word will be ever sweet and soft, his gestures ever revered and humble. He will have no foe, no fatigue, no fear".     

–Sathya Sai Baba, “Hospitals and Health” Discourse, 28 August 1976,                      

 http://www.sssbpt.info/ssspeaks/volume13/sss13-22.pdf