Describe the benefits and protections that devotees are said to receive from Sai Baba, according to the introductory part of this chapter.

Chapter 36 outlines several benefits for devotees. Listening to Sai's stories is said to remove the fatigue and misery of worldly existence and bring a state of happiness. The text explicitly states that for those who grasp him through meditation or sing loving hymns, Sai "never lets them lack anything; he protects them completely." He is portrayed as a complete supporter of spiritual goals who has redeemed infinite beings. His devotion is widespread, and he is known to call out to the poor and weak, fulfilling the desires of all. The act of listening to or speaking his life story is even said to purify the ears and mouths of those involved.