Why does Chapter 36 place such a strong emphasis on listening to Sai's stories, and what benefits are said to result from it?

Chapter 36 powerfully articulates that listening to Sai's stories is a central spiritual practice because Sai himself 'loves his own stories very much' and uses them to connect with and fulfill the desires of his devotees. The text refers to these narratives as the 'very water of self-bliss,' capable of quenching spiritual thirst. According to the guidance in Chapter 36, the benefits of respectfully listening to these stories are significant: it removes the 'fatigue and misery of worldly existence,' purifies the ears of the listeners, and ultimately leads to a state of happiness and spiritual welfare.