How does Baba describe the urgency of spiritual practice in the face of our fleeting existence?

Baba stresses the extreme urgency of spiritual practice by highlighting the transient nature of life. Chapter 8 warns that birth and death are always attached to us, and life can depart in an instant, 'without even the ear touching the ear.' Time is constantly counting our lifespan and will not wait for a second when the final moment arrives, like a fisherman pulling a net. This fleeting happiness is likened to a flash of lightning or sea waves. Because the human body is a rare prize that is not guaranteed in the next birth, it is foolish to procrastinate. Every moment should be utilized for spiritual progress, as time spent on holy stories is the only true gain.