Chapter 50 makes a clear and definitive statement on this matter, prioritizing devotion above all else. The text explicitly says, 'The four types of liberation like Salokata—we have no desire for them. Let steady devotion to Sai be firmly attached; this is our supreme attainment.' It further posits that we were never bound in the first place, so the concept of liberation is secondary. The primary goal, as described in Chapter 50, is the 'awakening of devotion to the Saint,' because it is by that devotion alone that the heart becomes pure. This focus on devotion over intellectual or factual attainment is central to the path described.
Why does the Satcharitra seem to prioritize devotion over providing specific information, like details about the four types of liberation?
📖 Chapter 50