What is the ultimate progression of a devotee's spiritual state as described in Chapter 3, starting from listening to stories?

Chapter 3 outlines a clear spiritual progression for a devotee. It begins with the simple act of reading or listening to the Guru's stories with devotion. This initial step calms the 'heat of worldly existence' and leads to a state where meditation on Sai happens naturally. As mentioned in chunk 11, this practice allows the devotee to perceive Sai's form with attributes (Sagun) and imprint it firmly on the heart. This, in turn, fosters deep devotion to the Sadguru, which cultivates detachment from the world and purifies the intellect, leading to ultimate peace.