Chapter 49 compares different spiritual activities. What is considered the most important practice of all?

Chapter 49 establishes a clear hierarchy of spiritual practices to highlight the supreme position of the Guru. It begins by stating that penance is greater than activities like pilgrimages, vows, sacrifices, or charity. It then elevates the singing of Hari's name as being even greater than penance. However, the chapter concludes this comparison by declaring that 'the meditation on one's own Guru is the greatest of all.' For Sai's followers, it specifies that 'Sai alone is the object of meditation for His devotees; Sai alone is their worship of deities,' reinforcing the Guru's central role in a devotee's spiritual life.