To illustrate the profound concept of non-duality, Chapter 52 uses two powerful analogies. It explains that when a devotee takes refuge in the Guru, any sense of separateness or duality is removed. The first analogy compares this process to a river merging with the sea: "By embracing the ocean, the river forgets its river-ness." This signifies the devotee losing their individual identity to become one with the Guru. The second analogy is of two lamps: "Two lamps become one when they embrace; immediately the state of duality vanishes, And there is only one light in unity," beautifully depicting the complete union and elimination of separation.
What analogies are used in Chapter 52 to describe the state of non-duality when a devotee merges with the Guru?
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