In the conduct of Ardashir Babakan, it is mentioned that he asked an Arab sage: “How much food should one eat in a day?”
The sage replied: “One hundred dirhams’ weight is sufficient.”
Ardashir asked: “What strength does this amount provide?”
The sage said: “This amount will sustain you, and anything more than this, you will be carrying.” Meaning, this amount keeps you on your feet, and whatever you eat beyond this, you are burdened by it.
Eating is for living and remembering (God),
But you believe that living is for eating.
