Why does Sai Baba caution against argumentation, and what are the consequences for those who indulge in it?

Sai Baba's caution against argumentation, as detailed in Chapter 2, is rooted in its destructive spiritual nature. He explains that "Where there is a mind for argumentation, there is abundance of ignorance and Maya." Such a mind lacks purity and is filled with bad thoughts and false logic, making the person unfit for self-knowledge. Instead of enlightenment, ignorance devours them. The consequences are dire and absolute; Sai states that for such a person, "there is no happiness in this world or the next, only unhappiness everywhere and always." He thus advises against the "useless effort" of establishing one's own side or refuting others in favor of a path of faith and devotion.