What was Sai Baba's perspective on argumentation and dualistic debates, and why was this significant for the author?

Sai Baba strongly advised against argumentation and intellectual debates. As recorded in Chapter 2, He stated, "Where there is a mind for argumentation, there is abundance of ignorance and Maya." He warned that such a person is not fit for self-knowledge and will only find unhappiness. His specific instruction was to not establish one's own side or refute another's, calling such dualistic explanations a "useless effort." This was deeply significant for the author, who confessed that he was once "cynical, and critical" and "prone to argumentation." Remembering Sai's words helped him recognize his past flaws and embrace the path of surrender required to write the stories.