What attitude should a devotee adopt when approaching the Guru's stories, based on the introduction to Chapter 24?

Chapter 24 advises that a devotee should approach the Guru's stories with an attitude of egolessness and respect. The author reflects that saying 'I narrate' is a matter of ego and that one must be egoless at the Guru's feet for the stream of the story to flow properly. The chapter also states that he who desires to achieve his own welfare should hold respect for the story. This implies that humility and reverence are essential prerequisites for a listener to truly absorb the teachings and attain the promised benefits of internal peace and supreme bliss.