 Sai Baba encouraged charity , and stressed the importance of sharing . He said : " Unless there is some relationship or connection , nobody goes anywhere . If any men or creatures come to you , do not <unk> drive them away , but receive them well and treat them with due respect . Shri Hari ( God ) will certainly be pleased if you give water to the thirsty , bread to the hungry , clothes to the naked , and your verandah to strangers for sitting and resting . If anybody wants any money from you and you are not inclined to give , do not give , but do not bark at him like a dog . " 
