What is the relationship between the speaker (narrator) and the listener as described in the Shri Sai Satcharitra, and why is the listener's state of mind important?

As detailed in Chapter 18, there is a symbiotic and joyful relationship between the speaker and the listener. The text states that when a listener is attentive, the speaker feels a surge of enthusiasm and respect, causing a 'spring of love' to overflow in the heart, filling both with joy. The narrator explicitly asks listeners to hear the sweet tale with a calm mind for their own benefit. This attentive and calm mindset is crucial because it allows the Guru's guidance, as conveyed through the stories, to be experienced directly in the heart, facilitating true understanding and enlightenment without intellectual conflict.