Chapter 16 lists eight 'ministers' who serve the Guru-King. What are these eight ministers and what do they represent?

In the allegorical court of the Sadguru described in Chapter 16, eight 'ministers' are listed as being constantly engaged in His service. These represent the key components and stages of the spiritual journey. The eight ministers are: Detachment, Devotion, Pure Knowledge, Hearing (Shravan), Reflection (Manan), Meditation (Nididhyasan), Self-investigation, and Realization. As presented in Chapter 16, this list symbolizes the comprehensive path of spiritual discipline that a seeker undertakes under the guidance of the Guru, culminating in ultimate realization.