What are Parayans and Saptahs, and what is their significance in the context of Guru service?

As explained in Chapter 0, Parayans are described as performing hundreds of readings, while Saptahs are weekly recitations of a text. The practice itself is very ancient, dating back to the Vedic era and commonly applied to great works like the Vedas, Ramayana, and Dnyaneshwari. Their significance in Guru service is paramount. The text identifies performing Parayans and Saptahs of one's Sadguru's poetic biography as the best and most certain service. This devotional study, when done with a pure heart, excellent faith, and unwavering devotion, is considered the most effective method for attaining the ultimate spiritual goal and the fruit of salvation.