What benefits are ascribed to hearing Sai's stories, and what role does Sai himself play in their narration, according to Chapter 36?

According to Chapter 36, listening respectfully to Sai Baba's stories is a direct path to one's spiritual welfare. These narratives are said to remove the weariness and sorrow of worldly existence, bringing about a state of happiness. The chapter beautifully describes them as "succulent" stories and the "water of self-bliss." A key theme in Chapter 36 is Sai Baba's active role in the storytelling process. It is mentioned that he loves his own stories very much and constantly provides memories of them. He is the true narrator, who, by "making the listener and speaker a mere pretext," fulfills the desires of his devotees and ensures his life story purifies the ears of listeners and the mouths of speakers everywhere.