What was Baba's reaction to hearing the story from the narrator, and what specific instructions did he give afterward?

As the narrator recounted the story he had just heard from Shama, Baba, who had been leaning against a bolster, moved forward to listen with great eagerness and focus. The text in Chapter 19 states that Baba's mood seemed pleased upon hearing the full account. Immediately after, Baba gave the narrator a direct instruction: "Keep this in your heart." He then emphasized the importance of the story, asking if it had struck the narrator's heart and if he found it meaningful. Following this, Baba gave profound guidance on the path to true knowledge, advising the practice of meditation on the Self to achieve peace, freedom from desire, and ultimately, oneness with the divine.