In the concluding prayer of Chapter 50, the author, Hemadpant, expresses a profound spiritual aspiration that prioritizes devotion over traditional goals of liberation. The text explicitly states a lack of desire for the "four types of liberation like Salokata." Instead, the supreme attainment sought is "steady devotion to Sai." The author makes a subtle philosophical point by stating, "We were never bound in the first place; what connection do we have with liberation?" This suggests that from the perspective of pure devotion, the very concept of bondage and liberation becomes irrelevant. As Chapter 50 concludes, the true aim is the awakening of devotion to the Saint, as "by that alone the heart becomes pure."
The author, Hemadpant, expresses a specific desire at the end of Chapter 50. What is this ultimate goal, and how does it relate to the concept of liberation?
📖 Chapter 50