Chapter 27 posits that the Guru and devotee are intrinsically one, and any attempt to forcibly separate them is an act of pride that is ultimately futile. This concept is central to humility, as it requires the devotee to let go of their ego and the sense of being a separate 'doer.' The text states that a 'raw' disciple might perceive the Guru as being in a different location, but a disciple perfected by a Guru understands there is no room for such duality. True humility, therefore, is realizing this non-dual state where the pride of individual action vanishes, and one simply 'hides at Sai's feet' in complete surrender.
The text mentions that 'the pride of the doer vanishes' when trying to separate the Guru and devotee. How does this relate to humility and the concept of non-duality?
📖 Chapter 27