What metaphors does Chapter 18 use to describe the Guru and the experience of approaching them?

Chapter 18 uses several powerful metaphors to describe the Guru and the devotee's experience. It compares a devotee approaching the Guru to a salt doll entering the ocean to bathe; just as the doll dissolves and can never return, a seeker who approaches the Guru merges into them. This illustrates a complete dissolution of the individual ego. Additionally, the chapter likens the Guru to "the rain clouds of the monsoon, showering the water of self-bliss with love," emphasizing that the Guru's grace is abundant and shared with all without distinction.