What is the primary purpose and tone set at the beginning of Chapter 36, and what story does it introduce?

The primary purpose of the introduction to Chapter 36 is to establish a deeply devotional and reverent tone, preparing the reader for the spiritual teachings to follow. It serves as an invocation, praising Sai Baba's infinite greatness and emphasizing the transformative power of his life stories. The text states that listening to these narratives purifies the listener and speaker. After this extensive praise and philosophical setup, which describes Sai as one who can create 'inconceivable events,' Chapter 36 transitions to a new narrative. It concludes its introductory section by formally introducing the next story, stating, 'The Two Gentlemen from Goa came for Sai’s darshan,' setting the stage for the specific leela that is about to be recounted.