According to Chapter 26, why is a Guru so important for a spiritual seeker?

Chapter 26 of the Sai Satcharitra emphasizes the indispensable role of the Guru in a disciple's spiritual journey. The text explicitly states that in the world, "only the Guru is capable of granting the knowledge of Truth to a disciple." This knowledge is crucial for dispelling the illusion of Maya and realizing the true nature of the Self. The author prays to the Sadguru, Sai Baba, to provide the "Great Sayings" that will bring forth the light of non-dual bliss. The chapter suggests that true awakening and the dissolution of the illusory world only happen when the time for it arrives through the Guru's word. The Guru is seen as the one who can turn the disciple's intellect inward and grant discrimination between the eternal and the temporary.