What is the significance of performing a Parayan, and what kind of texts are suitable for it?

The practice of performing a Parayan, or a devotional reading, is a profound form of Guru service. As detailed in Chapter 0, it benefits not only the reader but also the writer of the biography, who gains merit for serving God in humanity. However, not all texts are suitable. The source explains that brief biographies, sometimes only two or three pages long, are not comprehensive enough. For a Parayan or Saptah, one needs a detailed, poetic, comprehensive, and inspirational work, such as the Guru Charitra or the Shri Sai Satcharita.