What are the spiritual prerequisites and benefits of attaining the company of saints, as detailed in Chapter 28?

Chapter 28 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra teaches that attaining the company of saints is a significant spiritual milestone, not a random occurrence. The text explains that this happens 'when the accumulated karma of many births rises up.' Once this sacred association is achieved, it acts as a powerful catalyst for spiritual transformation. The benefits described are profound: the darkness born of delusion is destroyed, the fire of discrimination is ignited, and one develops detachment from worldly enjoyments. As stated in the chapter, this process ultimately leads to the destruction of accumulated karma, making one's life truly successful.