How does Chapter 16 describe the Guru's attitude towards external rituals versus internal qualities like knowledge and faith?

Chapter 16 presents a nuanced view of the Guru's perspective. On one hand, it establishes his transcendent nature as an 'ocean of Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss' who wields the 'sharp blade of the sword of Knowledge.' This implies he is beyond the need for external forms of worship. The chapter asks, 'what regard does He have for outward rituals?' However, it immediately clarifies that when rituals are performed with sincere faith, 'He enjoys them with deep satisfaction.' It also contrasts offerings made with faith, which are accepted with love, against those made with pride, which are rejected. Therefore, as Chapter 16 illustrates, while the Guru's essence is pure knowledge and consciousness, he deeply values and responds to the devotee's sincere faith, making the inner state more important than the external act itself.