Chapter 45 provides a vivid description of what constitutes incomplete or insincere devotion. It criticizes worship that is merely superficial, giving the example of looking at an idol with one's eyes while the speech remains locked, or listening to Sai's praise with the ears while the tongue is preoccupied with the sweet taste of mangoes. Furthermore, the scripture questions how one can be called a true Sai-devotee if they desire worldly comforts like soft beds even while touching Sai's feet. As stated in Chapter 45, a true devotee should not be separated from Sai for even a moment, and true attachment to His feet requires detachment from worldly desires, a state that distracted worshippers fail to achieve.
Describe the signs of incomplete or distracted devotion that Chapter 45 warns against.
📖 Chapter 45