What are the main teachings and stories introduced in Chapter 36 of Sai Satcharitra?

Chapter 36 of Sai Satcharitra primarily serves as an invocation and introduction, setting a devotional tone. It teaches that listening to Sai's stories is a path to spiritual welfare, describing them as the 'water of self-bliss' that removes worldly fatigue and brings happiness. The chapter extols Sai's infinite greatness, stating he is an incarnation of Truth who protects his devotees completely and can turn a beggar into a king in an instant. As detailed in Chapter 36, Sai himself orchestrates the telling of his stories, making the speaker and listener mere pretexts to fulfill the desires of his followers. The chapter concludes its introduction by mentioning the arrival of two gentlemen from Goa for Sai's darshan, setting the stage for the next narrative.