What is the importance of listening to Sai's stories for a devotee, as explained in Chapter 36?

As the introduction to Chapter 36 explains, listening to Sai's stories is a profound spiritual practice for a devotee. The narratives are described not as mere tales, but as 'the very water of self-bliss' that intensifies the thirst for devotion. Listening respectfully to these stories is said to remove the 'fatigue and misery of worldly existence,' leading to a state of happiness and spiritual welfare. Sai himself is said to love his stories, using the listener and speaker as a pretext to manifest his grace and fulfill the desires of his devotees, thereby purifying all who participate.