According to Chapter 27, what is the significance of holding onto the Sadguru's feet, and what are the effects of listening to his stories?

Chapter 27 eloquently describes the profound significance of devotion to the Sadguru. It states that holding firmly to the Sadguru's feet is the ultimate act of worship, equivalent to bowing to the Trinity of Brahma and others, and is a salutation to the Supreme Brahman itself. This single act is said to grant the merit of all pilgrimages combined. Furthermore, the chapter details the powerful effects of listening to the Guru's stories. A true devotee is expected to have a deep emotional and physical reaction, including perspiration, tears of love, and goosebumps. This experience of consuming the "story-nectar" is meant to destroy internal conflicts, dissolve distinctions of "small and great," and awaken the Guru's grace within, leading to eternal happiness.