Based on the preface of the Shri Sai Satcharita, a Sadguru accepts service from devotees in two primary ways through books. One way is by having his biographies written by devotees. By studying these detailed biographies and performing Parayans (devotional readings), devotees can perform Guru service. The preface in Chapter 0 explains that when devotees study and perform Parayans of a detailed poetic Guru biography like the Shri Sai Satcharita, the writer gains merit for serving God in humanity, and the devotees reading it also achieve the purpose of their lives, thus fostering a shared community practice.
How can we foster a community and serve Sai Baba through literature?
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