In 1998, when Sai went to Sri Lanka, it so happened once that while going around it became so late that it surpassed the lunch time and meals were not available anywhere. An extremely devoted disciple, Shri Ramesh Bhambhani tried his level best to organize something in a decent place, but couldn’t find any. Finally he found a very simple udipi restaurant, where he took Sai reluctantly, as there was no other option. The place was not at all clean, the simple wooden furniture was old and pieces of newspaper were given for wiping hands etc. The surprising thing was that even in such a place, Sai were having His meal so happily with everyone without any sign of unease, unwillingness or dislike!
One devotee mustered up the courage to ask Sai as to how He could enjoy his meal so happily even in such an atmosphere?
Sai replied, “Wherever the Lord sends us, we must accept and be blissfully happy there, whether it’s a 5 star hotel or a simple dharamshala! We should always be grateful and happy in all situations!”