What is the spiritual significance of listening to Sai Baba's stories, as described in the Sai Satcharitra?

According to the introduction of Chapter 36, listening to the stories of Sai Baba is a profound spiritual practice. The text describes these narratives not as mere tales, but as the very 'water of self-bliss.' It suggests that drinking this water, or listening to the stories, intensely increases one's thirst for devotion. The chapter further explains that these succulent stories remove the fatigue and misery of worldly existence, leading to a state of happiness. For any fortunate soul who wishes to achieve their own spiritual welfare, respectfully listening to the narration of Sai’s stories is presented as a direct path, purifying the listener and fulfilling their desires.