Why is devotion to a Guru in a physical form considered so important in Chapter 11?

Chapter 11 of the Sai Satcharitra strongly advocates for devotion to a physical, or Saguna, Guru. The scriptures, as cited in the chapter, determine that as long as the worshipper has a physical form, the Guru must also be in a physical form. The text argues that without meditating on this manifest form, true devotion cannot arise, and the 'bud of the mind' will not open. Furthermore, a physical form is necessary for tangible acts of worship, such as placing one's head at the Guru's feet, exchanging words of love, and making offerings like sandalwood. Ultimately, this chapter presents Saguna devotion as a more accessible path that leads to the realization of the formless.