Chapter 40 makes the claim that God is pleased by the praise of His devotees. What scriptural evidence does the author provide to support this, and how does it connect to the book's purpose?

Chapter 40 states that Hari (God) loves it even more than praises of Himself when someone sings the praises of His devotees. Anticipating that gentle listeners might doubt this statement, the author provides a scriptural basis by referencing the Bhavishyottara Purana, where Tripurari (Shiva) makes the same assertion. This validation is directly connected to the purpose of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, as the author mentions that the book was inspired by a strong desire to describe Sai's deeds in order to destroy sins. By praising the saint Sai Baba, the author is performing an act highly pleasing to God.