What is the role of Shri Sai as a storyteller, and what is the impact of his stories as described in Chapter 47?

Chapter 47 portrays Shri Sai as the ultimate source and narrator of the tales. It states, "Sai is the eye of the eyes and the ear of the ears; Entering my heart, He himself narrated this account." This is reinforced when the author, Hemadpant, notes, "Sai Samarth himself is the story, the speaker, and the face; In that case, who is Hemad? He is merely a nickname." The impact of listening to these stories is profound. Chapter 47 claims that upon hearing them, the "bonds of Karma will be severed" and listeners will "forget their bodily consciousness and be overwhelmed by the eight-fold symptoms of divine love." The stories provide peace to those weary of worldly life and offer the nectar of joy and spiritual fulfillment.