Can you explain the analogy of the ocean and the rivers as presented in Chapter 15?

In Chapter 15, the author employs the analogy of the ocean and rivers to express humility and request the listeners' open-minded attention. The author wishes to immerse themself, like a river, into the listeners, who are compared to the ocean. The text highlights that a great ocean accepts all water that flows into it, making no distinction between "the pure water of the Ganges or the muddy stream of a village." As Chapter 15 explains, this metaphor serves as a plea for the listeners to accept the author's narrative offerings with the same unconditional acceptance, regardless of perceived quality, so that the stories of the saints may be fully received and appreciated.