Can you explain the concept of the author being a 'pretext' for Sai Baba to write His own story?

The concept of the author being a 'pretext' is central to the divine inspiration behind the work, as explained in Chapter 2. Sai Baba states, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" This implies that the author's role is to be a willing and humble instrument. The primary condition for this divine collaboration is the dissolution of the author's ego. Baba instructs, "He should dissolve his ego and surrender it at my feet." Once the ego is gone, Baba promises to "enter with 'I-ness' and write with my own hand." This means the creative and spiritual force behind the narrative is Baba Himself, working through the surrendered devotee.