What are some foundational practices for building a community around Sai Baba's teachings?

A foundational practice for building a community is the collective devotional reading of sacred texts. As Chapter 0 explains, one can perform a Parayan or Saptah, which is a dedicated, often week-long, reading of a spiritual biography. The text specifically highlights the Shri Sai Satcharita by Annasaheb Dabholkar as a detailed and grace-filled work perfectly suited for this purpose. Engaging in such study as a group allows devotees to collectively immerse themselves in Sai's life and teachings, fostering a strong community bond through shared spiritual practice and service.