You are referring to the gift of food as Anna-dana (charity of food). But no one has the authority to give in charity what has been given by God or be proud of it or even to feel that he has given something in charity. God gave rains, God fostered the sapling and God ripened the grain; what right have you to call it yours and give it in charity? It is not dana (charity) that you do; you are only offering gratitude to God; you are sanctifying the grain you have harvested by offering the food prepared out of it to these Narayanas (Gods in human form). Call it Narayana Seva! That will be more correct. Anyway, since you are doing it with love and humility, in the spirit of divine worship, I have come to bless you. Do not cast all responsibility on a committee, or a group of enthusiasts; join them wholeheartedly and offer to share the burden.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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