The text states that for the author, all rituals and scriptures are 'just Sai's feet.' What is the deeper meaning of this statement in the context of devotion?

The statement that all religious practices are 'just Sai’s feet' signifies a state of ultimate surrender and devotion where the Guru becomes the sole focus and embodiment of all spiritual paths. Chapter 1 elaborates on this by explaining that for the author, practices like yoga, sacrifices, rituals, and study of scriptures are all encompassed by devotion to Sai. This perspective suggests that the goal of all these diverse practices—attaining unshakable stability and experiencing divine power—is achieved directly by 'holding firmly to the Guru’s words in the heart.' Therefore, the external forms of ritual become unnecessary when one has found the essence of all spirituality in the form of the Guru.