What is the introduction of Chapter 36 about, and what new story does it prepare the reader for?

The introduction to Chapter 36 serves as a bridge from the previous chapter, which narrated a story of a theft. It begins with invocations and emphasizes the immense value of listening to Sai's stories for achieving spiritual bliss and overcoming worldly misery. The author reflects on Sai's infinite greatness, his egoless nature, and his protective power over devotees. After establishing this reverent context, Chapter 36 concludes its introductory section by setting the stage for a new narrative. It explicitly tells the reader to listen respectfully to the holy life story of Sai and introduces the next account: the story of "Two gentlemen from Goa" who came for Sai’s darshan.