Describe the relationship between Sai Baba, his stories, and his devotees as outlined in Chapter 36.

Chapter 36 outlines a deeply interconnected relationship between Sai Baba, his narratives, and his followers. The text explains that Sai Baba "loves his own stories very much" and uses them as a primary means of connecting with people. He is the true orchestrator, "making the listener and speaker a mere pretext" in order to fulfill the desires of his devotees. For the devotees' part, those who "grasp him through meditation or sing loving hymns to him" are promised complete protection, ensuring they never lack anything. As Chapter 36 indicates, the stories are a conduit for his grace, through which he supports spiritual goals and redeems infinite beings.