According to the introductory verses of Chapter 36, what is the purpose and effect of listening to Sai's stories?

The beginning of Chapter 36 explains that the purpose of listening to Sai's stories is to achieve one's own spiritual welfare. The effect of these narratives is described in profound terms; they are called "the very water of self-bliss" which, when consumed, intensely increases the thirst for devotion. As Chapter 36 states, these succulent stories delight the listener, remove the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, and lead to a state of happiness. The text suggests that Sai Baba himself loves his own stories, and by making the listener and speaker a pretext, he uses the narration to fulfill the desires of his devotees and purify the senses of all involved.