According to Chapter 32, what is the role of a Guru in attaining true knowledge, and how does it compare to scriptural study?

Chapter 32 places supreme importance on the Guru for attaining spiritual knowledge, positioning Guru's grace as indispensable. The text makes a powerful statement that even extensive learning, such as studying the Vedas and other scriptures, is considered 'mere chaff' without the grace of a Guru. This highlights that true knowledge is not an intellectual achievement but a state of being granted through a Guru's blessing. The narration in Chapter 32 emphasizes that the words spoken by Sai Maharaj have the power to destroy sins and afflictions and, most importantly, enable a disciple to see their own Guru, which is the ultimate path to liberation.