How does the Sadguru respond to offerings from devotees, as detailed in Chapter 16?

Chapter 16 clarifies the Sadguru's disposition towards offerings from his devotees, emphasizing the importance of the devotee's inner state over the offering itself. The chapter explains that the Sadguru is 'Aptakama,' meaning his desires are always fulfilled, and he is not in need of anything material. However, He graciously accepts offerings to fulfill the devotee's own desire for service. The key distinction lies in the intention behind the offering. As Chapter 16 states, if a simple leaf or flower is offered with sincere faith, the Guru accepts it with great love and deep satisfaction. Conversely, if the same offering is made with pride or ego, He will immediately turn His face away. This teaching highlights that for the Sadguru, who is an 'ocean of Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss,' outward rituals are secondary to the devotee's sincere faith and humility.