Chapter 25 compares the Shri Sai Satcharitra to a 'Moonstone' (Somakant). What is the meaning and significance of this metaphor?

The metaphor of the Satcharitra as a "Moonstone" (Somakant), found in Chapter 25, is rich with significance. The text explains, "This life story is not just a story, but a Moonstone (Somakant) from which the lunar nectar of Sai's tales flows." In traditional lore, a moonstone is a gem that oozes sweet nectar when exposed to moonlight. Here, Sai's divine life and plays are the 'moon,' and the book is the 'moonstone' that captures this divinity and transforms it into spiritual 'nectar' for devotees. The chapter extends this metaphor by comparing devotees to "thirsty Chakora birds," mythical birds said to subsist only on moonbeams, suggesting the stories provide essential spiritual sustenance and satisfaction.