What is the stated purpose of narrating Sai's life story at the beginning of Chapter 36?

The beginning of Chapter 36 outlines several key purposes for narrating the holy life story of Sai Baba. The primary goal is spiritual welfare, as the text states that listening to these stories helps a 'fortunate soul' achieve their own spiritual upliftment. The narration is described as 'the very water of self-bliss,' which removes the 'fatigue and misery of worldly existence' and brings about a state of happiness. Interestingly, as Chapter 36 explains, drinking this water of bliss paradoxically increases the thirst for devotion, which further stories then quench. Finally, the act of narration is meant to purify both 'the ears of the listeners and the mouths of the speakers everywhere,' making it a sacred and cleansing activity for all involved.