Chapter 36 begins by creating a clear transition from the previous chapter, which it notes contained the "beautiful story of the theft." The author then promises a new story to quench the spiritual thirst that the previous one stirred. This new narrative is framed as the "most holy life story of Sai (Sai Charitra)," intended to purify the ears of listeners and the mouths of speakers. After this extensive introduction establishing the spiritual weight and divine nature of Sai Baba, the chapter formally begins the new tale by stating, "The Two Gentlemen from Goa," and notes that these two men had come for Sai Baba's darshan.
Describe the transition and introduction to the new story presented at the beginning of Chapter 36.
📖 Chapter 36