Chapter 52 employs two distinct metaphors to illustrate the dissolution of duality when a devotee unites with the Guru. The first compares the devotee to a river and the Guru to the ocean, stating, "By embracing the ocean, the river forgets its river-ness." This signifies that upon taking refuge, the devotee's separate identity merges completely. The second metaphor, as described in Chapter 52, is that of two lamps becoming one: "Two lamps become one when they embrace; immediately the state of duality vanishes, And there is only one light in unity," beautifully depicting the state of oneness.
What metaphors does Chapter 52 use to explain the concept of non-duality and the devotee's union with the Guru?
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