What is the purpose of the introduction in Chapter 36 of Sai Satcharitra, and how does it characterize Sai's stories?

The introduction to Chapter 36 of Sai Satcharitra serves as an invocation and a prelude to the next story, following the narrative of the theft from the previous chapter. It characterizes Sai Baba's stories not as mere tales, but as the 'very water of self-bliss' that intensifies the listener's thirst for devotion. As detailed in this chapter, listening to these succulent stories is said to remove the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, leading to a state of happiness. The text encourages fortunate souls seeking spiritual welfare to listen respectfully, emphasizing the profound, transformative power inherent in the narration of Sai's life.