Chapter 26 describes an internal ritual of worship (Manas Puja) that is deemed superior to external offerings. This form of devotion involves using one's own pure emotions as offerings to the Guru. The text beautifully illustrates this by suggesting one should wash Baba's feet with warm tears of joy, apply the 'sandalwood paste' of pure love, and clothe Him with 'true faith'. The ultimate offering, as detailed in this chapter, is the 'eight-petaled lotus of the eight-fold sattvic emotions,' which is offered with a focused mind to achieve the true fruit of life and please the Guru.
Chapter 26 discusses a form of internal worship. Could you explain what this worship entails and why it is considered superior?
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