According to Chapter 49, what is the relationship between ego, knowledge, and true devotion? What qualities define a genuine devotee?

Chapter 49 draws a sharp distinction between true devotion and ego. It states unequivocally that a person who has complete pride in their body does not deserve the title of "Devotee." True "Devotee-hood" belongs only to the one who is completely devoid of ego. The chapter further criticizes those with the arrogance of knowledge and pride of superiority, labeling them as mere abodes of hypocrisy. The defining qualities of a genuine devotee, as presented in Chapter 49, are a deep love for the Guru's feet, which is our only true wealth, and a rejection of bodily pride and intellectual arrogance.