In Chapter 16, the Guru is depicted as a 'Guru-King' or 'Universal Monarch' seated on a throne of peace. The splendor of his assembly is described in majestic terms: the four Vedas, six Shastras, and eighteen Puranas are his bards, and the canopy above him is Pure Consciousness itself. His ministers are spiritual qualities like Detachment, Devotion, Pure Knowledge, and Meditation. The text further states that Peace and Self-control are the divine gems shining around his neck. This elaborate metaphor, found throughout the chapter, illustrates the Guru's state of Self-Bliss and his complete mastery over the spiritual and existential realms, where tendencies of Maya-illusion cannot survive.
How does Chapter 16 use the metaphor of a royal court to describe the Guru's spiritual state?
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