Based on the introduction in Chapter 36, what is the stated purpose of narrating these stories about Sai Baba?

As detailed in Chapter 36, the narration of Sai Baba's stories serves multiple profound purposes. Primarily, it is an act of devotion intended to bring spiritual welfare to the listener, as the text suggests that a 'fortunate soul' who listens respectfully can 'achieve their own spiritual welfare.' The stories are meant to quench the 'thirst (for devotion) intensely' and lead to a 'state of happiness.' Furthermore, the chapter indicates that the narration itself is a divine play, a pretext through which Sai Baba 'fulfills the desires of the devotees.' By making the listener and speaker a 'mere pretext,' Sai uses the stories as a vehicle to bestow his grace, provide memories of his deeds, and ultimately redeem 'infinite beings.'