What does Chapter 16 reveal about the Sadguru's nature and how he responds to offerings from devotees?

📖 Chapter 16

According to Chapter 16, a Sadguru is 'Aptakama,' meaning his own desires are already fulfilled, and his purpose is to help disciples become desireless by fulfilling their desire for service. The chapter stresses the importance of the devotee's inner state. It explains that if a simple leaf or flower is offered with sincere faith, He accepts it with great love. Conversely, if an offering is made with pride, He turns away. This demonstrates that while the Sadguru is an "ocean of Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss" and beyond mere rituals, He deeply enjoys and values any rite or offering that is performed with genuine faith, as mentioned in Chapter 16.


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