What does Chapter 26 teach about the practice of surrendering one's ego and body-consciousness to the Sadguru?

Chapter 26 provides a powerful lesson on complete surrender to the Guru. The author makes a profound plea to Sai Baba, stating, 'I lay my ego at Your feet; from now on, You look after Your own—there is no "me-ness" left in me.' This surrender extends to body-consciousness, with the author asking Baba to take it away and to move him like a puppet according to His will. The chapter even suggests an alternative where the Guru Himself becomes the devotee's 'me-ness,' taking on the experiences of pleasure and pain so the devotee need not worry about them, illustrating a state of total relinquishment and trust.