Chapter 16 of the Sai Satcharitra presents a majestic depiction of the Sadguru as a king. He is described as a "Universal Monarch" seated on a "throne of peace," with Self-experience and immediate realization serving as fans (chowries) waved on either side. The text explains that the four Vedas, six Shastras, and eighteen Puranas act as his bards, singing his praises. His court is covered by a brilliant "canopy of Pure Consciousness," and his very presence is so powerful that the six enemies like lust and anger cannot survive there. This elaborate metaphor establishes the Sadguru's supreme spiritual authority and the blissful state that surrounds him.
How does the beginning of Chapter 16 portray the Sadguru using the metaphor of a king and his royal court?
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