What does Chapter 15 say is required to attain the vision of Sai, and what are the consequences of this vision?

The opening verses of Chapter 15 state that only those whose 'immense merits have borne fruit' can attain the vision, or darshan, of Sai. The consequences of this divine experience are profound. According to the chapter, for those who receive this grace, the 'threefold afflictions do not bother them.' Furthermore, the text clarifies that this vision helps them achieve the means to the supreme goal, which is referred to as Paramartha. This initial explanation in Chapter 15 sets a foundation for understanding the significance of the devotional events that follow.