What is the significance of Parayans and Saptahs in building a spiritual community, and are there specific works recommended for this?

The practice of performing Parayans or Saptahs (week-long readings) of a Guru biography is a powerful method for fostering a spiritual community. As explained in Chapter 0, when devotees study and perform these readings, it constitutes a form of service to both the Guru and humanity. For followers of Sai Baba, the text specifically highlights the 'Shri Sai Satcharita' by Annasaheb Dabholkar. This work is described as a sweet, inspirational, and comprehensive biography, making it perfectly suitable for Parayans and Saptahs, similar to how the 'Guru Charitra' is used for another saint.