What are the spiritual benefits of listening to Sai's stories, as explained in the introduction to Chapter 36?

Chapter 36 posits that listening to Sai Baba's stories is a profound spiritual practice. The narration is described not as a simple story but as the "very water of self-bliss," which intensifies one's thirst for devotion. The text claims that engaging with these sacred tales removes the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, leading the listener to a state of happiness. It is presented as a method for a fortunate soul to achieve their own spiritual welfare, purifying the ears of the listeners and the mouths of the speakers.