Why is listening to Sai's stories considered so important in the Shri Sai Satcharitra?

As explained in the introduction of Chapter 36, listening to Sai Baba's stories is a powerful spiritual practice. The text describes these narratives not merely as stories but as 'the very water of self-bliss,' which paradoxically increases the thirst for devotion. It is stated that a fortunate soul desiring spiritual welfare should listen respectfully to these narrations. The chapter emphasizes that the stories have the power to remove the 'fatigue and misery of worldly existence,' leading to a state of happiness and purifying the ears of the listeners and the mouths of the speakers.