According to the preface in Chapter 0, the author of a Guru's biography serves a profound dual purpose. Firstly, by undertaking the effort to study and write a detailed poetic biography, the writer is performing a direct form of 'Guru service.' Secondly, and just as importantly, the author's service extends to the wider community. As Chapter 0 explains, when other devotees study and perform Parayans of this biography, the writer gains the merit of 'serving God in humanity (Jan-Janardan) and public service.' This is because their literary creation becomes a vehicle through which other devotees can connect with the Guru and 'achieve the purpose of their lives,' thereby benefiting the entire congregation.
From the perspective of the author, what is the dual purpose of writing a Guru's biography, according to the provided text?
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