According to Chapter 45, true worship requires the engagement of all senses, and it criticizes devotion that is merely superficial. The text provides vivid examples of this distraction, such as looking at a Sai idol with one's eyes while the mind and speech are elsewhere, or hearing Sai's praise while the tongue is preoccupied with the taste of mangoes. It also mentions the hypocrisy of touching Sai's feet while still being unable to give up the desire for worldly comforts like soft beds. This chapter posits that such divided attention is a great downfall and that a true devotee is one who can focus on Sai with all their senses, detached from worldly temptations.
What does Chapter 45 say about half-hearted or distracted worship?
📖 Chapter 45