How does Chapter 26 propose a devotee should integrate the understanding of Maya with devotional practice?

Chapter 26 suggests that understanding the world as an illusion (Maya) should lead a devotee to a deeper state of surrender and devotion to their Guru. The text argues that since the world is illusory and the intellect is mounted on false logic, the only path is to place complete faith in the Guru's words. The devotee's role is to pray for the Guru's grace to experience this truth personally, asking to be relieved of body-consciousness and ego. As detailed in Chapter 26, this understanding transforms devotion into an internal ritual, where offering pure love and sattvic emotions becomes superior to external offerings, ultimately leading to the true fruit of life.