In Chapter 49, the author uses the metaphor of a 'culinary arrangement of essence' to explain his motivation for writing the book despite believing silence is the highest praise. He states that when the tongue tastes sweet delicacies, the mind naturally thinks of sharing them with friends and virtuous people. He feels one cannot enjoy such a feast alone, as its sweetness would turn bland. In this same way, the bliss he experiences from Sai's stories and qualities compels him to create and share this 'culinary arrangement' with his readers so that the joy can be doubled.
Why does the author of the Sai Satcharitra compare his writing to a 'culinary arrangement of essence' in Chapter 49?
📖 Chapter 49