What is the primary obstacle to spiritual contemplation that Chapter 35 warns against?

Chapter 35 of the Sai Satcharitra begins by identifying a significant obstacle on the spiritual path: pride in one's own beliefs. The text describes this pride as a "terrible forest" and states that there is no obstacle more formidable. This pride manifests in thoughts such as looking down on the worship of a God with form, viewing saints as merely human, and refusing to bow or give monetary offerings (Dakshina). The chapter emphasizes that this arrogance can prevent one from attaining a true spiritual experience and surrendering to a Guru.