What is a 'Parayan' and why is a detailed work like the Shri Sai Satcharita considered more suitable for it than other texts?

A Parayan or Saptah is a devotional reading or study of a sacred text. According to the information in Chapter 0, not all books are equally suitable for this practice, especially when focusing on a single saint. Some works, like the Marathi poetry by Shri Dasganu Maharaj, are mentioned as containing biographies that are too brief—often just two or three pages long—making them less useful for a comprehensive, dedicated Parayan. In contrast, Chapter 0 identifies the Shri Sai Satcharita as an ideal work for Parayans because it is a detailed, comprehensive, and poetic biography. Its depth allows devotees to immerse themselves fully in the life and teachings of Sai Baba, which is the primary purpose of performing a Parayan.