Are there specific texts recommended for group study or 'Parayans' to foster a Sai Baba community, and why are they recommended?

Yes, the source material highlights a specific work as being particularly suitable for group study and fostering a community around Sai Baba. Chapter 0 identifies the Shri Sai Satcharita, written by Annasaheb Dabholkar, as a sweet, inspirational, and grace-filled biography of Shri Sai Baba. It is considered one of only two detailed, poetic, and comprehensive works in Maharashtra suitable for Parayans and Saptahs. The detailed nature of the Shri Sai Satcharita makes it ideal for these devotional readings, which, as noted in Chapter 0, serve as a form of Guru service and public service that brings devotees together in a shared purpose.