What's the difference between real devotion to Sai and just going through the motions, according to the text?

The text draws a sharp contrast between genuine and superficial devotion. As explained in Chapter 45, true devotion involves dedicating all one's senses to Sai. It is not merely looking at an idol while one's speech is locked or hearing praises while the tongue is preoccupied with other tastes. The text criticizes the hypocrisy of touching Sai’s feet while still being unable to give up the desire for worldly comforts like soft beds. It goes on to question how someone can be called a true Sai-devotee if they can bear to be separated from Him for even a moment or if they don't know how to detach from worldly things. True devotion requires a complete and constant immersion, not just performing rituals.