Based on the provided text, what is the significance of storytelling and listening to Baba's fame?

The text portrays storytelling and listening to accounts of Baba's life as a powerful form of spiritual practice and purification. In Chapter 18, Shama eagerly asks Madhavrao to "Satisfy the hunger of my ears" with stories of Baba, poetically wishing, "Let the pure Ganges of Baba’s fame destroy my sins." This comparison elevates Baba's stories to the level of a sacred, purifying river. The narrator also experiences this, noting that as "Baba’s stories and talks began bit by bit, I started feeling joy in my heart, seeing His love for devotees." This demonstrates that recounting and hearing Baba's Leelas was not mere entertainment but a devotional act that brought joy and reinforced faith.