What was Sai Baba's perspective on argumentation, debate, and establishing one's own point of view?

Sai Baba held a very clear and unfavorable view of argumentation. As detailed in Chapter 2, he taught that where there is a mind for argumentation, there is an abundance of ignorance and Maya. He specifically warned against engaging in dualistic explanations, refuting the other side, or trying to establish one's own side, calling it a "useless effort." According to the text, a person given to such habits is not fit for self-knowledge and is instead devoured by ignorance, leading to unhappiness in this world and the next. This specific instruction is what reminded the author of his promise to tell the story of his name.