What is the primary spiritual obstacle discussed in Chapter 35, and how is it overcome?

The primary spiritual obstacle discussed at the beginning of Chapter 35 is pride, specifically the "pride in one's own path." This is described as a "terrible forest" and a formidable barrier to spiritual progress. The chapter illustrates this through the example of people who, proud of their worship of a formless God, are critical of bowing to saints or giving them offerings. The text explains that this significant obstacle is overcome through the powerful experience of Sai Baba's darshan. Even those who arrive with firm, prideful resolutions find that upon seeing Sai, their pride dissolves, they forget their previous stance, and they instinctively surrender at his feet.