According to Chapter 35, what is the most formidable obstacle on the spiritual path, and how does Sai's presence help overcome it?

Chapter 35 identifies pride in one's own path as a "terrible forest" and states that "There is no obstacle more difficult and formidable than this pride." This pride manifests as rigid beliefs, such as viewing saints as merely human and refusing to bow before them. The chapter illustrates how Sai Baba's divine presence shatters this obstacle. It describes individuals who approached Shirdi with a firm, logical resolve not to show reverence or offer money. Yet, the moment they came for Sai's darshan, their prideful stance was completely forgotten, and they spontaneously surrendered at His feet, demonstrating the transformative power of direct spiritual experience over intellectual pride.