What spiritual benefits are associated with listening to the stories of saints, and how does a Guru's role differ from a father's, as described in Chapter 28?

Chapter 28 highlights significant spiritual rewards for engaging with the stories of saints. It states that both the one who listens to and the one who sings these supremely purifying tales will attain imperishable happiness, and that sins such as listening to slander will be destroyed. The chapter also presents a profound comparison between a Guru and a father. A father is the one who gives birth to the physical body, which is inevitably subject to death. A Sadguru, however, offers "additional compassion" by going beyond the physical realm to remove the very cycle of birth and death for the disciple, guiding them toward ultimate liberation.