According to Baba, should I rely on my family and friends for help on my spiritual journey?

Chapter 45 advises against relying on worldly relationships for achieving your ultimate spiritual goal. The text explains that while loved ones like a mother, father, or son will show affection, their focus is often tied to worldly matters, such as the wealth a son can claim. It states that ultimately, no one—be it in-laws, sons-in-law, or a wife—can be a true companion in the spiritual goal. The chapter concludes that upon final reflection, only one's own self remains at the end. Therefore, a seeker should give up hope in others, maintain strong self-confidence, and gird up their own loins to achieve spiritual success.