Based on the text, what are the spiritual effects of hearing or reading Sai Baba's stories?

Chapter 2 details the profound spiritual benefits of engaging with Sai Baba's stories. By hearing, singing, and contemplating these narratives, devotion to Him is born, and ignorance is immediately destroyed. The text states that listening with true feeling fosters faith in the hearts of listeners, leading to self-experience and self-bliss. This process helps a devotee gain knowledge of their true form, creating harmony between the soul and Shiva. Sai Baba emphasizes the power of this process, saying, "Where there is devotion with faith, I am always subservient." Ultimately, the magic of His stories is presented as the path to achieving the goal of the Vedas.