What is the significance of written works like the Shri Sai Satcharita for the community of Sai Baba's followers?

The Shri Sai Satcharita, written by the late devotee Shri Govind Raghunath alias Annasaheb Dabholkar, is presented as a crucial text for followers of Sai Baba. As Chapter 0 explains, it is a sweet, inspirational, and grace-filled biography. Such detailed, poetic, and comprehensive works are considered highly suitable for Parayans and Saptahs (week-long readings). The text highlights that studying and performing Parayans of a detailed biography is a form of Guru service, and it helps other devotees achieve the purpose of their lives, thereby strengthening the spiritual community.