“Satvic food according to some consists in milk and fruits. But, it is much more; it may not even be these. For, the calories that one takes in through the mouth are but a small part of the intake of man. The intake by the senses are part of the food that builds the individual. The sounds heard, the sights seen, the tactile impressions sought or suffered, the air breathed, the environment that presses for attention, appreciation and adoption – all these are “food”. They have considerable impact on the character and career of the individual. The quality of the food is determined by the vibrations that it is charged with, through the thought processes of the persons who handle it, prepare it, and serve it.”

…Sathya Sai Baba, Forms of Food, Divine Discourse, Jan 1990                                                        https://saispeaks.sathyasai.org/discourse/forms-food

“Service helps you to remove the ego. So, do not pay heed to what others might say when you engage in service activities. When you are doing good acts, why hesitate, why feel ashamed, why fear? Let compassion and sacrifice be your two eyes; let egolessness be your breath and love be your tongue. Let peace reverberate in your ears. These are the five vital elements you have to live upon.“

…Sathya Sai Baba, Lessons on Seva sadhana, Seva Dal conference, 19 Nov 1981                https://www.ssssahitya.org/discourses/1981/lessons-on-seva-sadhana