According to the text of Chapter 47, the 'fulfillment of their purpose' for listeners is to achieve liberation from the bonds of Karma and find peace from the weariness of worldly life. This ultimate goal is achieved by listening to the purifying stories of Sai Baba with great respect and attentiveness. The chapter advises listeners to focus on the inner meaning of the narrative and keep an eye on the moral, which allows them to forget their bodily consciousness and become overwhelmed by divine love. The text suggests that through Sai's merciful glance and by hearing his stories, devotees can attain the nourishment of self-bliss, which is the path to achieving life's true purpose of self-knowledge and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
Based on Chapter 47, what is the 'fulfillment of purpose' for a listener of Sai's stories, and how is it achieved?
📖 Chapter 47