The preface mentions 'Parayan' and 'Saptah' a lot. What are these, and why is the 'Shri Sai Satcharita' considered so suitable for them?

A 'Parayan' or 'Saptah' refers to the devotional reading of a sacred text, often done over a specific period. According to the explanation in Chapter 0, the suitability of a book for these practices depends on its comprehensiveness, especially when the reading is dedicated to a single saint's life. The 'Shri Sai Satcharita' is considered ideal because it is a detailed, poetic, and comprehensive biography of Shri Sai Baba. In contrast, other works that might contain biographies are sometimes too brief, taking up only two or three pages, making them unsuitable for an in-depth Parayan. The detail within the 'Shri Sai Satcharita' allows devotees to immerse themselves fully in the saint's life and teachings, fulfilling the purpose of the devotional practice.