Chapter 24 states that people are 'blind despite having eyes.' What is the philosophical meaning of this statement in the context of the chapter?

The statement in Chapter 24 that people are 'blind despite having eyes' refers to a spiritual blindness caused by strong 'body-consciousness.' It means that people are so attached to their physical bodies and the pursuit of momentary pleasures that they fail to understand their own true welfare and the impermanent nature of the body. This blindness prevents them from seeing the path to the supreme goal (Parmartha). As the chapter explains, Sai Baba's teachings, often delivered through humor and jokes, were designed to help people see beyond these worldly delusions and achieve a higher state of being.