According to Baba's teachings, what is the role of perceiving the world as transient on the spiritual path?

Baba's teachings, as explained in Chapter 19, emphasize that a crucial first step on the spiritual path is to perceive the world as transient. As long as the mind fails to see this, the idea of detachment cannot take root. The text describes the illusion of the universe as a 'false play of Maya in pure consciousness,' distracting the spiritual traveler. All worldly affairs are likened to the arrangements of a dream. Therefore, laboring for them is considered in vain. The ultimate 'awakening' from this dream of worldly affairs comes from realizing one's true Self. This science of the oneness of the Self is what truly breaks the bonds of grief and delusion, allowing one to be situated in their true nature.