What benefits are ascribed to hearing the stories in Chapter 32?

Chapter 32 describes the effects of its stories in very powerful and encouraging terms. The narration is called "sweeter than nectar" and is said to generate devotion and love in those who listen, ultimately causing their sorrow to come to an end. A particularly potent comparison is made, as Chapter 32 states that just as the sight of the Ganga destroys sins or the sight of the moon soothes afflictions, the words that come from Sai Baba's own mouth have the power to destroy both sins and afflictions. This suggests that engaging with these narratives is not merely for entertainment but is a spiritually purifying and healing act.