What analogies does Hemadpant use in Chapter 52 to describe how a devotee merges with Sai?

📖 Chapter 52

In Chapter 52, Hemadpant uses several vivid analogies to explain the concept of non-duality between a devotee and the Guru. He compares a devotee taking refuge at Sai's feet to a river entering the ocean, which then forgets its own 'river-ness' and becomes the ocean itself. Another metaphor used is of two lamps embracing, which immediately become one single light, causing the state of duality to vanish. He also points out the inseparable nature of scent from camphor, light from the sun, and luster from gold. Similarly, just as salt entering the ocean becomes one with it instantly, a devotee who relinquishes their 'I-ness' becomes equal to and one with Sai.


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