The text in Chapter 2 draws a sharp contrast between faith and argumentation. It states that where there is a mind for argumentation, there is an abundance of ignorance and Maya, filled with bad thoughts and false logic. Such a person is deemed unfit for self-knowledge and is destined for unhappiness in this world and the next. Sai Baba explicitly advises against engaging in dualistic explanations, calling it a "useless effort." In contrast, a mind of faith, which comes from listening to His stories with true feeling, leads to devotion, self-bliss, and knowledge of one's true form. The dissolution of the ego, which is often tied to argumentation, is presented as a prerequisite for receiving Sai's full assistance.
How does the text contrast a mind of faith with one of argumentation, and what are the consequences of the latter?
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