Besides personal effort like sense restraint, what other means of support are mentioned for achieving salvation?

Chapter 17 suggests that personal effort alone may not be sufficient for salvation from the torments and sorrows of existence. It explicitly states that to achieve one's own salvation, one must be endowed with Sai's grace. A practical way to receive this grace and progress on the path is to engage with Baba's life story with respect. By listening to and contemplating his wonderful deeds, especially with family and friends, one can achieve welfare in both this world and the next. The text notes that fortunate and faithful listeners find peace by hearing these stories with a gentle heart.