What is the role of the Guru in achieving self-knowledge according to the teachings in Chapter 26?

According to Chapter 26 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, the Guru is absolutely essential for attaining true knowledge and dispelling the illusion of the material world. The text explicitly states that in the world, only the Guru is capable of granting the knowledge of Truth to a disciple. The author prays for the Sadguru's grace to achieve the light of non-dual bliss through His "Great Sayings" (Mahavakyas). The realization that the universe's existence has an independent foundation is only possible when the Guru-Soul, who is God, is pleased. This chapter emphasizes that the time for awakening arrives through the Guru's word, highlighting the Guru's indispensable role.