In Chapter 2, the author uses the analogy of an ocean to describe Sai's life. How does this analogy connect to his own perceived role as an author and the types of stories he aims to collect?

The analogy of Sai's life being a 'vast ocean, an infinite mine of jewels' is central to the author's explanation in Chapter 2. By comparing himself to a tiny Titwi bird trying to empty this ocean, he emphasizes the impossibility of capturing Sai's life completely. This highlights his humility and justifies his contribution, suggesting that any amount of water taken from the ocean is still valuable. As detailed in Chapter 2, this connects to the types of stories he wishes to collect, which are described as being infinite and of various kinds, including practical advice, stories based on personal experience, secrets, and karma. He believes that by stringing these diverse stories into a book, he is performing a good form of worship.