What was Sai Baba's perspective on elaborate religious ceremonies and rituals?

Sai Baba clearly stated that he did not require elaborate rituals from his devotees. As explained in Chapter 13, he explicitly mentioned, "I do not need a collection of puja materials, nor sixteen or eight types of rituals." Instead of complex ceremonies, he emphasized the supreme importance of a devotee's internal state. He taught that he is drawn to pure, boundless devotion, or 'bhava'. The text quotes him saying, "Where there is boundless devotion (bhava), that is where I reside." This demonstrates that Baba valued the sincerity of the heart far more than any external displays of worship.