What spiritual benefits does Chapter 36 promise to those who engage with the stories of Sai Baba?

Chapter 36 promises several profound spiritual benefits for those who listen respectfully to Sai Baba's stories. The text describes these narratives as "the very water of self-bliss," which not only increases the thirst for devotion but also quenches it. Listening to these stories is said to remove the "fatigue and misery of worldly existence" and lead to a state of happiness. The chapter posits that for any soul desiring their own spiritual welfare, respectfully listening to Sai’s life story is a key practice, purifying both the listener and the speaker and helping them achieve their spiritual goals.