Based on the provided text, what is the primary purpose and effect of listening to Sai's stories?

According to the text from Chapter 36, the primary purpose of listening to Sai's stories is to achieve one's own spiritual welfare. These stories are described not merely as narratives but as "the very water of self-bliss." The text claims their effect is to remove the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, leading to a state of happiness. It is also mentioned that Sai Baba himself loves his stories and uses the listener and speaker as a pretext to fulfill the desires of his devotees, making the act of listening a profound spiritual practice as detailed in this chapter.