According to Chapter 23, what is the philosophical cause of human suffering and what is the prescribed remedy?

The beginning of Chapter 23 outlines a core spiritual philosophy. It teaches that the soul's true nature is Sacchidananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss) and is inherently beyond the three gunas. However, the soul becomes deluded by Maya, causing it to forget its true self and mistakenly identify with the physical body. This leads to the egoistic pride of being the 'doer' and 'enjoyer,' which in turn traps the individual in a cycle of calamities and distress. As explained in Chapter 23, the only way to escape this predicament and calm these troubles is through Bhakti Yoga, which is loving devotion at the feet of the Guru. The Guru, like Sai Baba, has the power to color the devotee in His own divine hue, leading them out of delusion.