The author's prayer in Chapter 50 reveals a profound preference for devotion (Bhakti) over liberation (Mukti). He explicitly states, 'The four types of liberation like Salokata—we have no desire for them.' Instead of seeking freedom from the cycle of birth and death, which is a common spiritual goal, his supreme attainment is different. As the chapter conveys, his primary prayer is for 'steady devotion to Sai' to be firmly attached to his heart. He reasons that since 'we were never bound in the first place,' the concept of liberation is secondary. The ultimate priority is the 'awakening of devotion to the Saint,' which is seen as the true means by which the heart becomes pure.
In Chapter 50, what specific prayer does the author make, and what does this reveal about his ultimate spiritual priority over traditional goals like liberation?
📖 Chapter 50