Chapter 45 draws a sharp distinction between true worship and superficial acts of devotion. True devotion to Sai is described as a state involving all senses, where one is fully engaged. The text criticizes superficiality by providing examples: merely looking at an idol with one's eyes while speech is locked, hearing Sai's praise while the tongue is distracted by the taste of mangoes, or touching Sai's feet while still desiring worldly comforts like soft beds. It defines a true Sai-devotee as someone who cannot bear separation from Sai for even a moment and who knows how to be detached from the world, implying a holistic and constant state of remembrance and love.
What does the text describe as 'true worship' versus superficial devotion?
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