What kind of internal worship is described as being superior to external offerings?

Chapter 26 outlines a deeply personal and metaphorical form of internal worship considered superior to external rituals. This practice involves washing Baba's feet with "warm tears of joy," applying the "sandalwood paste of pure love," and clothing Him with "true faith." The devotee offers the "eight-petaled lotus of the eight-fold sattvic emotions" and applies the "fragrant powder of devotion." This form of worship is an all-encompassing sacrifice, offering one's five vital breaths (Pranas) and everything they have to please Sai, signifying that devotion rooted in pure feeling is the highest offering.