Describe the purpose and effect of listening to Sai Baba's stories as explained in Chapter 36.

According to Chapter 36 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, the purpose of listening to Sai's stories extends far beyond simple narration. The text describes these stories as "the very water of self-bliss," which, when consumed, intensely increases a devotee's thirst for more devotion. The primary effect is spiritual purification and upliftment. As detailed in the chapter, listening to such a "succulent story" removes the fatigue and misery associated with worldly existence, leading to a state of profound happiness. For any soul seeking spiritual welfare, respectfully listening to these narrations is presented as a direct path. Chapter 36 also notes that the process purifies the ears of the listeners and the mouths of the speakers.