Before telling Damu Anna's story, how does the author of the Shri Sai Charitra describe his own role and inspiration for writing the book?

The author presents himself with great humility, stating he lacked the authority, knowledge, or erudition for such a task. In Chapter 25, he explains that the desire to write the life story arose in his heart, and he firmly believes that Sai Baba Himself made him write it. He felt Sai gave him a direct command, "Keep the records," which instantly endowed his "meager intellect" with courage and special knowledge. The author views the Shri Sai Satcharitra not as his own creation, but as the grace and "Prasad" from the Saint's feet, a "Shed of Nectar-like Sai Stories" intended to awaken devotees and ward off the heat of worldly existence.