According to the Shri Sai Satcharitra, what is the purpose and benefit of listening to Sai Baba's stories?

Based on the source text, listening to the stories of Sai Baba serves a profound spiritual purpose. Chapter 36 describes these narratives not as mere tales, but as the "very water of self-bliss." It suggests that drinking this water, or listening to the stories, intensely increases one's thirst for devotion. As explained in this chapter, these succulent stories are meant to delight the listener, remove the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, and help one attain a state of happiness. For any fortunate soul seeking their own spiritual welfare, respectfully listening to the narration of Sai’s stories is highly recommended.