Can you explain the philosophical lesson about pride and discipleship discussed in Chapter 5?

Chapter 5 of the Sai Satcharitra uses the story of Devidas and the Fakir to impart a deep philosophical lesson on pride and discipleship. The text explains that to achieve one's ultimate welfare, one must act without pride. As stated in this chapter, a person who has "burned the pride of the body has made this body meaningful" and can then become a disciple to attain the supreme goal. This is described as climbing the "fort of selflessness." The narrative illustrates Sainath's own practice of humility with the principle, "His Guruship to him, and my discipleship to me." Chapter 5 thus teaches that true progress on the spiritual path requires shedding the ego and embracing the role of a disciple to cross to the other shore.