How do Sai Baba's stories facilitate spiritual realization, and what is their ultimate goal as described in the text?

As explained in Chapter 2, Sai Baba's stories are a powerful medium for spiritual growth. By listening to them with true feeling, faith arises in the listener's heart, which naturally leads to self-experience and a state of happiness. The process is described as one where the devotee gains knowledge of their true form, and harmony is found between the soul and Shiva. The ultimate goal, as stated in the text, is the manifestation of the 'unperceivable, formless, and dense Consciousness.' This profound outcome is described as being the entire goal of the Vedas, enriching the devotee with supreme spiritual wisdom.