What analogy did Baba use to explain how his Guru protected and nurtured him, even from a distance?

Sai Baba used the beautiful analogy of a mother tortoise to explain how his Guru cared for him. He explained that even when he was far away, sometimes "on the other side of the ocean," he never felt separated from his Guru's blissful presence. According to Chapter 19, Baba stated that his Guru protected him with his "merciful glance." He compared this to how a mother tortoise, sitting on one bank of a river, can nurture her young on the opposite bank simply through her loving gaze. This sight alone brings happiness and contentment, illustrating that physical proximity or specific rituals are not necessary when the Guru's loving protection is always present.