What natural metaphors are used at the beginning of Chapter 51 to describe the benevolent purpose of a Guru or spiritual narratives?

📖 Chapter 51

The opening verses of Chapter 51 employ several beautiful natural metaphors to illustrate benevolent and selfless acts, which mirror the grace of a Guru and the purpose of spiritual texts. The text explains that to 'soothe the intense heat,' sandalwood naturally grows on the Malaya Mountains. To 'bring joy to the world,' the clouds shower rain upon the earth. Finally, for the 'worship of the Gods,' flowers bloom in the spring. As presented in Chapter 51, these examples build a parallel to how a tradition of spiritual narratives arises to satisfy and purify listeners.


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