What are the benefits of listening to Sai Baba's stories as described in the second chapter?

Chapter 2 details numerous spiritual and psychological benefits of hearing Sai Baba's stories. It claims that when these stories are heard with attention, other worldly pleasures seem insignificant, like grass. The listener experiences inner satisfaction as hunger and thirst are said to vanish. Furthermore, this chapter states that desires for liberation, mastery of Yoga, or the bliss of Samadhi can be achieved by listening to these narratives. The stories are said to break all bonds of karma for the listener, illuminate the intellect, and provide pure happiness. Even hearing a few words can make bad days disappear, and listening with faith helps one cross the worldly ocean.