How does the author of the Shri Sai Satcharitra address the readers or 'listeners' in Chapter 15, and what metaphor is used?

The author addresses the listeners with great humility and reverence at the beginning of Chapter 15. The central metaphor used is that of an ocean and its tributary rivers. The author compares the good listeners to the vast ocean, which accepts all water that flows into it without discrimination. He compares his own storytelling to the rivers, noting that the ocean accepts both the pure water of the Ganges and the muddy stream of a village. Through this metaphor from Chapter 15, the author asks the listeners to graciously accept his words, expressing his desire to immerse himself in their receptive attention and asking them not to turn away a humble person.