Chapter 49 ranks several spiritual practices. What does it consider to be the supreme practice, and how does it compare to others mentioned?

In its discussion of spiritual disciplines, Chapter 49 establishes a distinct hierarchy. It acknowledges that penance is greater than practices like pilgrimages, vows, sacrifices, or charity. It then places the singing of Hari's name as being even greater than penance. However, the chapter makes its most definitive statement by declaring that "the meditation on one's own Guru is the greatest of all." For followers, Sai Baba himself is the sole object of meditation and their most protected secret treasure, superseding all other forms of worship and spiritual endeavor.