Chapter 47 employs several beautiful metaphors to convey the limitless nature of Sai Baba's grace and the abundance of his stories. The author asks why one should "struggle for stories" when "sitting on the shore of the ocean of Sai's stories," implying an endless supply. He compares being a devotee of Sai to being "under the shade of the Kalpataru (wish-fulfilling tree)," where any desire is instantly fulfilled. Another powerful image used in Chapter 47 is that of being in "the house of the Sun," where one wouldn't worry about a lamp, signifying that Sai's presence provides ultimate illumination and makes lesser things irrelevant. These metaphors collectively paint a picture of Sai as a perpetual protector who provides an inexhaustible source of spiritual joy and fulfillment.
I'm interested in the poetic language in Chapter 47. Can you explain the metaphors used to describe Sai's grace?
📖 Chapter 47