How does listening to Sai Baba's stories supposedly help a person according to Chapter 36?

According to the introduction of Chapter 36 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, listening to Sai Baba's stories offers profound spiritual benefits. The text describes these narratives not merely as stories, but as the "very water of self-bliss," which quenches the thirst for devotion. It is claimed that respectfully listening to these stories helps a fortunate soul achieve their own spiritual welfare. Furthermore, the act of listening is said to remove the fatigue and misery associated with worldly existence, leading to a state of happiness and purifying the ears of the listeners, as detailed in this chapter.