How does devotion to a Sadguru like Sai compare to other spiritual practices, such as visiting pilgrimage sites or studying scriptures?

Chapter 27 presents devotion to a Sadguru as the supreme spiritual practice, encompassing and surpassing others. Holding firmly to the Guru's feet is equated with bowing to the Trinity and saluting the Supreme Brahman itself. The text states that taking a dip in this 'one ocean' of the Guru's presence achieves the merit of all pilgrimage sites combined. For Sai's devotees, Shirdi became the most sacred of all holy sites. While the Vedas and Shastras have given up on finding the end of Maya, the chapter explains that singular surrender to the Guru is the path to salvation. Reciting the Satcharitra is even called the 'supreme means of Guru's grace,' showing that devotion to the Guru is the most direct and beneficial path.