How does Sai Baba explain the identity of the Guru and its relationship to God and the Self?

Sai Baba teaches a profound unity between three concepts that are often seen as separate. As recorded in Chapter 19, He states that "The Inner Self is God, and God is the Guru; there is not an atom of difference between the three." He emphasizes that anyone who attempts to find a distinction between the Inner Self, God, and the Guru will not succeed. This highlights the idea that the true Guru is not an external entity separate from one's own divine nature or the ultimate reality of God. True knowledge of this oneness is foundational for correct meditation and spiritual progress.