According to the text, what are the spiritual and emotional effects of listening to Sai's stories?

According to Chapter 47, listening to Sai Baba's stories yields profound spiritual and emotional benefits. The text claims these holy narratives have the power to sever the bonds of Karma for all who hear them. On a more personal level, a listener who focuses on the story's inner meaning may "forget their bodily consciousness and be overwhelmed by the eight-fold symptoms of divine love." This powerful experience is said to bring peace to a soul weary of worldly life and helps the listener achieve their ultimate purpose, which is described as the greatest possible gain.