Chapter 16 employs rich metaphorical language to illustrate the Sadguru's spiritual majesty. The Guru is depicted as a 'King of Kings' seated on a 'throne of peace,' under a 'canopy of Pure Consciousness.' The Vedas, Shastras, and Puranas are the 'bards' in this divine assembly. His 'eight ministers' are spiritual qualities like Detachment, Devotion, and Self-investigation. Peace and Self-control are the 'divine gems' worn as ornaments. This chapter of Sai Satcharitra further describes the Guru wielding the 'sword of Knowledge,' which causes the 'tree of worldly existence' to tremble, signifying His power to destroy illusion and lead devotees to Self-bliss.
How does Chapter 16 use metaphorical language to describe the Sadguru's divine court and spiritual authority in the quest for Brahma-jnana?
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