According to Chapter 36, what is Sai Baba's relationship with his devotees and his own stories?

Chapter 36 explains that Sai Baba has a deep connection with his devotees and his own life stories. It states that he never lets those who meditate on him or sing his praises lack for anything, offering them complete protection. Furthermore, the chapter reveals that Baba "loves his own stories very much." He uses their telling as a vehicle to fulfill the desires of his followers, making the listener and the speaker a "mere pretext" for his divine play. Through this process, he provides memories of his deeds and showers his grace, calling out to the poor and weak and fulfilling the desires of all.