Chapter 12 mentions that saints are the 'Agastya for the ocean of worldly existence' and the 'sun for the darkness of ignorance'. Can you explain what this means in the context of a saint's purpose?

These metaphors in Chapter 12 of the Sai Satcharitra beautifully illustrate the profound purpose of a saint. By comparing them to Agastya, the sage who drank the entire ocean, the text implies that saints have the power to help devotees overcome the vast and daunting ocean of worldly existence (samsara). The comparison to the sun signifies their role in dispelling the darkness of ignorance with the light of true knowledge. Chapter 12 states that saints are inseparable from the Supreme Soul and exist to guide humanity. They are so dedicated to this cause that they spend their accumulated merits and leap over any obstacle for the sake of a devotee, effectively serving as a powerful force for spiritual liberation and enlightenment.