How does the author of the Shri Sai Satcharitra address the readers or listeners in Chapter 15, and what is the significance of this approach?

In Chapter 15, the author addresses the listeners with profound humility and reverence, a significant rhetorical approach. The author compares the listeners to a boundless ocean and themselves to a humble river seeking to merge with it. As described in Chapter 15, the author says, "I wish to immerse myself in you; Having held this desire, do not rebuke me, for it is not good to desert the lowly." This metaphor elevates the role of the listener, suggesting their grace and receptivity are essential for the narrative to achieve its purpose. By stating that the ocean accepts both the pure Ganges and a muddy stream, the author asks for acceptance, emphasizing that the listeners' interest in hearing the stories is what brings fulfillment. This approach builds a strong, respectful bond between the narrator and the audience.