What was the profound effect of hearing and retelling the story on the narrator himself?

The experience had a transformative effect on the narrator. According to Chapter 19, even before telling Baba, the narrator felt a 'supreme bliss' that he could not contain. After recounting the story to Baba, he confirmed its deep impact by saying, 'Baba, after hearing this story, I have found my true rest; the yearning of my mind is gone, and I have certainly understood the path.' This shows that the story, which he believed was a vehicle for Baba's grace, provided him with profound peace, clarity, and a sense of direction on his spiritual journey.