Why is 'direct, full experience' considered the most critical quality of a Sadguru in Chapter 48, surpassing even vast verbal knowledge?

Chapter 48 places supreme importance on 'direct, full experience' because it is the very essence of what a Sadguru can transmit to a disciple. The chapter posits, 'One who does not have experience himself, what will he give to the disciple?' It argues that while verbal knowledge of principles can be sweet and seem correct, it is 'verbally hollow' without the backing of self-experience. The 'taste of experience is pure,' and only an experienced person can manifest it for others. Therefore, as explained in this chapter, the authority to enlighten a disciple rests solely with a Sadguru who possesses both verbal knowledge and, most crucially, is a giver of that direct, full experience.