Premanand Maharaj Ji
Why is serving saints so important for reaching Bhagwan?
Seva of saints can lead to Bhagwan
If you get to serve saints who love Bhagwan, that seva can bring you to Bhagwan. Other merit gives only worldly pleasure and heaven, after which you must return.
If you get the chance to serve the feet of saints who love Bhagwan, that seva can bring you to Bhagwan. No other merit has that power.