What is the role of the Guru as described in Chapter 32 of the Sai Satcharitra?

Chapter 32 of the Sai Satcharitra strongly emphasizes the indispensable role of the Guru for attaining true knowledge and liberation. The text explicitly states that even if one has studied the Vedas, Vedangas, and other scriptures extensively, all that learning is considered mere "chaff" without the Guru's grace. This highlights that spiritual wisdom is not accessible through intellectual pursuit alone. Furthermore, as Chapter 32 suggests, listening to the words of a Sadguru like Sai Baba is a direct path to this grace, as it causes one to "see one's own Guru" and receive the knowledge that frees them from the sorrowful tree of worldly existence.