How does the author describe the ideal form of worship and devotion to Sai Baba in Chapter 26?

The author's devotion in Chapter 26 is expressed through profound surrender and a preference for internal worship over external rituals. The chapter describes this 'internal ritual of worship' as superior, where the devotee washes the Guru's feet with 'warm tears of joy,' applies the 'sandalwood paste of pure love,' and clothes Him with 'true faith.' This form of devotion culminates in offering the 'eight-petaled lotus of the eight-fold sattvic emotions' with a focused mind. This emphasizes a deep, personal, and emotional connection with the Guru, seeking contentment through the constant chanting of His name rather than through worldly happiness.