What did Baba mean when he said, 'The Inner Self is God, and God is the Guru'? How does this understanding impact the practice of meditation?

In Chapter 19, Baba makes a profound statement about the unity of existence: 'The Inner Self is God, and God is the Guru; there is not an atom of difference between the three.' This means the ultimate spiritual guide (Guru) is not an external entity but is identical to the divine principle (God) and one's own deepest consciousness (the Inner Self). This understanding is crucial for meditation, as the text states that correct meditation requires correct knowledge of Reality. By knowing this non-dual truth, one can meditate on the changeless Self that resides in all beings, leading to the state of Samadhi and ultimate liberation.