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

According to the introduction of Chapter 36, listening to Sai Baba's stories serves a profound spiritual purpose. The text describes these narratives not as mere stories, but as "the very water of self-bliss," which, when consumed, paradoxically increases the thirst for devotion. The stated effect on the listener is the removal of the "fatigue and misery of worldly existence," leading to a state of happiness. Chapter 36 suggests that if a fortunate soul desires their own spiritual welfare, they should listen respectfully to these narrations. The stories are presented as a vehicle for quenching devotional thirst and attaining a state of blissful contentment, purifying the ears of the listeners.