In Chapter 15, how does the author address the listeners, and what is the purpose of the ocean analogy?

In Chapter 15, the author humbly addresses the listeners, asking for their grace and attention. The author employs an analogy comparing the listeners to a vast ocean. Just as the ocean accepts all rivers, whether the pure Ganges or a muddy village stream, without distinction, the author asks the listeners to accept their humble storytelling. As explained in Chapter 15, this analogy serves to express the author's humility and their desire to 'immerse' themselves in the audience. By comparing the listeners to something so grand and accommodating, the author respectfully requests their patience and interest, emphasizing that it is not good to desert the lowly.