What are the deeper soteriological and psychological effects of listening to the Guru's stories as described in Chapter 3?

Chapter 3 delves into the profound soteriological and psychological transformations that result from listening to the Guru's stories. On a soteriological level, it is claimed that this practice will "burn the sins of the devotees" and even destroy the "five great sins (Pancha-maha-pap)." Psychologically, the text suggests it frees individuals who are "distressed because they cannot attain endless sensory pleasures" by providing the "nectar of saints' stories." Furthermore, Chapter 3 explains that the bonds of worldly existence, which have "surrounded our true self," will loosen through listening, allowing the "original self" to be regained and bringing peace to the soul.