What is the significance of listening to Sai Baba's stories, according to the beginning of Chapter 36?

According to the introduction of Chapter 36, listening to Sai Baba's stories is a profound spiritual practice. The text describes these narratives not as mere stories, but as the "very water of self-bliss" which, when consumed, paradoxically increases the thirst for devotion. As stated in Chapter 36, engaging with these succulent stories removes the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, leading to a state of happiness. The chapter emphasizes that any fortunate soul who desires their own spiritual welfare should listen respectfully to the narration of Sai’s life, as it is a path to purifying the ears and mouth and achieving spiritual well-being.