How does Chapter 5 use the narrative of the Fakir to illustrate the philosophical concepts of pride, selflessness, and non-duality?

Chapter 5 masterfully uses the story of the Fakir and Devidas to explore deep philosophical themes. The Fakir's initial delusion that he was Sai's Guru represents pride and intellectual cleverness, which the chapter states is useless for spiritual welfare. His eventual return and repentance symbolize the burning of bodily pride, which makes the body meaningful and allows one to become a disciple to achieve the supreme goal. The chapter contrasts this with the state of a truly wise person, like Sai Baba, who lives in a desireless state of non-duality. As Chapter 5 explains, for a wise person whose own form is the entire universe, they reside in non-duality. Baba's humble conduct demonstrates the selfless path to climbing the "fort of selflessness."