In the allegorical court of the Guru-King described in Chapter 16, there are eight specific ministers engaged in his service. These are not people, but spiritual qualities and practices: Detachment, Devotion, Pure Knowledge, Hearing (Shravan), Reflection (Manan), Meditation (Nididhyasan), Self-investigation, and Realization. The chapter further elaborates on his divine adornments, stating that Peace and Self-control are the divine gems that shine as ornaments around His neck. This imagery beautifully illustrates the virtues that constitute the Sadguru's inner circle and personal qualities.
Who are the symbolic 'ministers' and what are the 'ornaments' of the Guru-King as detailed in Chapter 16?
📖 Chapter 16