What is the narrative framework set up at the beginning of Chapter 36, and what story is introduced?

The beginning of Chapter 36 establishes a narrative framework that emphasizes the spiritual value of storytelling. It positions the chapter as a continuation, promising another "succulent story" to quench the listener's thirst for devotion. The narrator, in Chapter 36, humbly states that they are merely a medium and that Sai himself orchestrates the telling of his own stories to fulfill the desires of devotees. After this elaborate introduction on the greatness of Sai, the chapter formally introduces the next narrative by stating, "Two gentlemen from Goa came for Sai’s darshan," setting the stage for the main story to unfold.