This metaphor, found in Chapter 36, suggests a unique spiritual dynamic. The stories of Sai are described as "the very water of self-bliss," but drinking this water "increases the thirst (for devotion) intensely." This implies that engaging with Sai's life and teachings doesn't lead to a final, static satisfaction, but rather inspires a continuous and deepening longing for more spiritual connection and understanding. The promise of another "succulent story" to quench this thirst indicates that the path of devotion is a joyful, ongoing cycle of hearing, desiring, and receiving divine wisdom, which in turn removes worldly misery and brings happiness.
The beginning of the chapter says it's telling a new story to 'quench the thirst' created by the last one. What does this metaphor imply about Sai's stories?
📖 Chapter 36