What is the purpose of the introductory part of Chapter 36, and what story does it lead into?

The introduction to Chapter 36 serves as a spiritual prelude, setting a devotional tone for the reader. It functions as an invocation and explains the profound benefits of listening to Sai's life story, describing it as a means to attain self-bliss and shed worldly miseries. As detailed in this chapter, it also elaborates on Sai Baba's divine, detached, and protective nature. After building this foundation of reverence and explaining why these stories are important, the introduction transitions to the specific narrative for the chapter. It concludes by formally introducing the next tale, stating, "Two gentlemen from Goa came for Sai’s darshan."