Baba asked, "Why? Did you cook less?"
"I cooked for only you and the mandali, as usual. I didn't know about these other 50 people with you!"
Baba made no further remark and began serving the food himself (okra and chapati). He served large portions to each person as Dina nervously stood by watching. All were served and still there was an abundance left over.
Baba called Dina and gestured, "You eat the rest."
Dina was shocked when she saw how much food remained. Jesus had performed a similar miracle with fish and loaves of bread, she thought.
A second incident occurred with Alamai M. Katrak, who had heard of Meher Baba from her sister, Jerbai, who was married to Kaikobad Dastur of Navsari. She had also heard much about the Master from her neighbor Ardeshir (Kaka) Baria. Alamai had met Baba a year before in Meherabad with her husband and two children, and she too came for his darshan at the Talatis' home, bringing a tasty dessert of fried puris with sweetened milk. She had only brought them for the Master, but Baba beckoned her to distribute them among all those present.
Alamai was confused and Baba asked, "Why did you bring so few puris?"
Catching her by the elbow, Baba motioned to her to distribute the puris generously. Alamai hesitatingly obeyed, with Baba walking at her side to see that she did so. After all were served, Alamai was greatly surprised to find the same number of puris left over in the container!
Baba informed her, "Why did you hesitate? Besides the puris, you have brought that which never lessens — no matter how much it is distributed. You have brought love."
One day Kaka Baria, his sister Banubai, and her husband Manekji were sitting beside Baba in the Talatis' living room. One person who had come for darshan brought in a basket of figs. Baba instructed Manekji to wash the fruit.
When Manekji returned, Baba motioned to the gathering, "I will throw the figs to you all, so be alert and try to catch them."
Baba would look in one direction and throw the figs in another. During this enjoyable occasion, Banubai told Baba, "Throw one to Manekji. Don't forget to let him have your prasad."
Baba threw many figs, but none to Manekji. One last fig was left. Baba raised it, looked at it and ate it himself. Banubai stared at Baba in disappointment, pained at not finding her husband favored, but Manekji solved the mystery himself.