How does Chapter 35 characterize the obstacle of "pride in one's own path," and what is the ultimate outcome for those who approach Sai Baba with such pride?

Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra presents "pride in one's own path" as a terrible forest and one of the most formidable obstacles to spiritual progress. This pride manifests as a form of intellectual arrogance, where individuals believe their way of worship, such as focusing on the formless, is superior. They look down upon bowing to human saints or offering Dakshina. The chapter explicitly states that many came to Shirdi with such false logic, determined not to bow or give offerings. However, the transformative power of Sai Baba's presence is shown to be absolute. As Chapter 35 narrates, upon the "union of Darshan," their pride vanishes, and they invariably surrender at Sai's feet, forgetting their prior resolutions and becoming devoted followers.