I feel disconnected from my spiritual path. How can studying the lives of saints help me, and are there any specific works recommended?

Studying the lives of saints can be profoundly helpful for those feeling disconnected. Chapter 0 highlights that performing Parayans of a detailed Guru biography allows devotees to perform Guru service and achieve the purpose of their lives. It specifically mentions two detailed, poetic, and comprehensive works suitable for Parayans and Saptahs in Maharashtra. One is the 'Brihat or Thorale Guru Charitra' about Shri Narsimha Saraswati Maharaj, and the other is the 'Shri Sai Satcharita,' a biography of Shri Sai Baba Maharaj written by Annasaheb Dabholkar. Engaging with these texts is a recommended practice for spiritual renewal.