Chapter 24 states that people can be 'blind despite having eyes.' What does this metaphorical blindness refer to, according to the text?

The phrase 'blind despite having eyes,' as used in Chapter 24, refers to a state of spiritual ignorance caused by excessive attachment to 'body-consciousness.' The chapter explains that this is not a physical ailment but a condition where people are so focused on their physical bodies and the pursuit of momentary pleasures that they cannot perceive their own true welfare or the ultimate purpose of life (Parmartha). The text laments that people chase these fleeting joys even though the body itself is transient and uncertain. This spiritual blindness prevents them from understanding the path to supreme bliss. As Chapter 24 illustrates, Sai Baba's teachings, particularly those delivered through his unique humor, were intended to awaken individuals from this state of self-imposed ignorance.