The text mentions several elements related to spiritual practice. What are the 'eight ministers' serving the Guru-King, and what do they represent on the path to Self-realization?

In the elaborate metaphor of the Guru as a king presented in Chapter 16 of the Sai Satcharitra, his royal court is staffed by personified spiritual qualities and practices. The text explicitly lists eight "ministers" who are constantly engaged in his service. These are: Detachment, Devotion, Pure Knowledge, Hearing (Shravan), Reflection (Manan), Meditation (Nididhyasan), Self-investigation, and Realization. As described in Chapter 16, these "ministers" represent the essential components and stages of the spiritual journey toward Self-bliss and realization, all serving the ultimate state of consciousness that the Guru embodies.