Based on Chapter 23, why are the stories of saints important, and what is Sai Baba's perspective on judging a saint's spiritual state?

Chapter 23 teaches that one cannot understand the true state of a saint by observing external factors like their caste, behavior, or what they eat, as their inner reality is always beyond such things. This is illustrated by the story of the Yogi who doubted Baba upon seeing Him eat onions. The chapter further explains that the incarnations of saints occur on earth out of benevolence, specifically for the salvation of 'dull-witted souls.' As stated in Chapter 23, having the merit (Punya) to hear the stories of saints is a great blessing that brings happiness, contentment, and peace. Listening to these narratives with faith and devotion is presented as a direct method to calm calamities like sorrow and delusion, allowing the devotee to quickly attain spiritual tranquility.