What are the spiritual and personal benefits of hearing the stories of Sai Baba as described in the text?

According to the source text, listening to Sai's stories offers profound benefits. Chapter 2 states that hearing them with attention makes other worldly pleasures seem insignificant, causing hunger and thirst to vanish while providing inner satisfaction. The stories are said to break all the bonds of karma, illuminate the intellect, and give pure happiness to all. For those with specific spiritual goals, listening to these narratives can help one achieve liberation, mastery of Yoga, or the bliss of Samadhi. Ultimately, listening with respect and faith is believed to enable one to cross the worldly ocean.