Describe the unique condition Sai Baba placed on the author for the book's creation.

The primary condition Sai Baba placed on the author was the complete dissolution of the ego. As explained in Chapter 2, Sai Baba declared that the author was to be a mere pretext for the work. For the book to be written as intended, the author had to surrender his ego at Sai's feet. Only when no trace of the ego remained would Sai Baba Himself enter with 'I-ness' and write the story with His own hand. This act of surrender was the key to unlocking Sai's full assistance, not just for the story, but in all aspects of the devotee's life.