What is the significance of Parayan, and what specific text is recommended for followers of Sai Baba?

The practice of performing a Parayan or Saptah, which is a devotional reading, of a detailed Guru biography is considered a profound form of Guru service. Chapter 0 clarifies that this act benefits not only the individual reader but the entire congregation of devotees, helping them achieve life's purpose. For followers of Sai Baba, the source specifically recommends the Shri Sai Satcharita. This work, written by Annasaheb Dabholkar, is described in Chapter 0 as a sweet, inspirational, and grace-filled biography, making it an ideal and famous work for performing Parayans and Saptahs within the community.