According to the teachings in Chapter 45, true devotion to Sai is an all-encompassing state of worship that involves all the senses. It is contrasted with superficial worship, where one's actions are disconnected from their inner state. The text provides examples of this disconnect, such as looking at an idol while the speech is locked, hearing Sai's praise while the tongue is preoccupied with other tastes, or touching Sai's feet while still desiring worldly comforts like soft beds. True devotion requires a unified focus of mind and senses on the Guru, and being separated from Sai for even a moment calls into question one's status as a devotee.
What kind of devotion does Sai Baba expect from his followers?
📖 Chapter 45