What is the prescribed method for spiritual progress through Sai Baba's stories, and what is the ultimate outcome?

Chapter 3 outlines a clear, multi-step path for spiritual advancement using Sai Baba's stories. The process begins with listening to the stories with respect. The next crucial step is to contemplate them fully to understand their deeper meaning. After contemplation, the devotee is guided to practice deep meditation, or Nididhyasana. According to the text, the ultimate outcome of this dedicated practice is profound: the devotee finds peace, the egoic sense of self dissolves, the mind transcends to a state of pure consciousness, and the heart becomes a "cloud of consciousness (Chaitanyaghan)." This path, fueled by faith, leads to liberation.