Can you explain the metaphor used in Chapter 12 that calls saints 'the Agastya for the ocean of worldly existence'?

The phrase 'the Agastya for the ocean of worldly existence' in Chapter 12 is a powerful mythological metaphor. It refers to the ancient sage Agastya, who famously drank the entire ocean in one gulp. By using this analogy, the chapter is explaining that a true saint, like Sai Baba, possesses the immense spiritual capacity to absorb and nullify the vast and turbulent 'ocean' of worldly attachments, sorrows, and the cycle of rebirth (samsara) for their devotees. Just as Agastya conquered the physical ocean, a saint helps devotees overcome the immense challenges of material life. The chapter pairs this with another metaphor, calling saints 'the sun for the darkness of ignorance,' to further illustrate their role in liberating souls.