Can you explain the concept of internal worship as described in Chapter 26, and how it compares to external rituals?

Chapter 26 of the Sai Satcharitra elevates internal worship far above external rituals. The author describes a form of devotion where the devotee's relationship with the Guru becomes the entire spiritual practice. For instance, constant company with Sai is equated to studying the Vedas, and listening to His life story is a sacred reading. The chapter explicitly states that this "internal ritual of worship is superior to external offerings." This inner worship involves washing the Guru's feet with "warm tears of joy," applying the "sandalwood paste of pure love," and clothing Him with "true faith" to please Him and achieve the true fruit of life.