What is the role of devotional group reading, like a Parayan or Saptah, in fostering a community around a saint's teachings?

The preface in Chapter 0 explains that performing Parayans or Saptahs of a detailed poetic Guru biography is a significant form of Guru service. When a writer creates such a work, they are serving the Guru. Crucially, when other devotees also study and perform these Parayans, the writer gains the merit of serving God in humanity (Jan-Janardan) and performing public service. This shared practice of studying a central text, like the Shri Sai Satcharita, helps other devotees achieve the purpose of their lives, thereby creating a strong, faith-based community with shared spiritual goals.