According to the teachings in Chapter 45, devotion becomes true worship only when it engages all of one's senses and is coupled with detachment from worldly desires. The text criticizes superficial acts, describing it as a state where one might be looking at an idol, but their mind is elsewhere. For example, it mentions hearing Sai's praise while the tongue is preoccupied with the taste of mangoes, or touching Sai's feet while still desiring soft beds. True worship occurs when love for God is sparked, and a devotee feels they cannot be separated from Sai for even a moment.
When does devotion to Sai become true worship, rather than just a superficial action?
📖 Chapter 45