Based on this chapter, what is Sai Baba's relationship with his own stories and his devotees?

Chapter 36 explains that Sai Baba has a profound and active role in the telling of his own life stories. The text suggests that he is the true force behind the narration, merely using the speaker as a 'pretext' to make his qualities known to his followers. It is stated that he loves his own stories very much and uses them to fulfill the desires of his devotees. Furthermore, the chapter asserts that Baba completely protects those who meditate on him or sing loving hymns, ensuring they never lack for anything and calling out to the poor and weak to fulfill their desires.