How does listening to Sai Baba's stories supposedly impact a person's spiritual state?

According to Chapter 36 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, listening to Sai Baba's stories has a profound impact on one's spiritual well-being. The text describes these narratives not merely as stories, but as "the very water of self-bliss." It suggests that engaging with them intensely increases the thirst for devotion. The act of listening is said to remove the fatigue and misery associated with worldly existence, ultimately leading to a state of happiness. The chapter emphasizes that any fortunate soul who truly desires their own spiritual welfare should respectfully listen to the narration of Sai's life and stories, as doing so purifies the listener.