She was against all forms of callous waste, even of trivial things. For example, some one threw away a fruit basket after emptying it. Mother saw that it was a good and serviceable one. She had it brought to her, washed it and kept it for future use. A disciple was about to throw away some well-prepared Khichuri, when the Mother protested. She found a beggar woman who was very glad to receive it. And she added, 'Each should have his due. What men can eat should not be wasted on cattle. What cattle can eat, should be thrown away to dogs. What cattle and dogs cannot eat, can he thrown into ponds for fish to eat. Nothing should be wasted.'