What promise is made to the reader who listens to the holy stories of Sai with a focused mind?

Chapter 25 makes a distinct promise to the readers, or "loving listeners," just before introducing Damu Anna's tale. The author urges the audience to listen with an unreserved and focused mind, stating that these holy stories "burn away the sins of the Kali age." The central theme presented is that if a devotee establishes "one-pointed faith," Sai will protect them from all misfortunes, grant their desires, and alleviate their suffering. The text suggests that by listening with reverence, the reader's heart will be filled with joy and they will come to understand how the Guru-Mother acts as an "Ocean of Mercy," causing their difficulties to vanish.