Even though many saw him as an Avatar, how did Sai Baba describe himself?

While Chapter 23 acknowledges that Sai Baba had all the signs and characteristics of an Incarnation (Avatar), it highlights his profound humility. He consistently referred to himself in humble terms, never claiming divinity. He would say, "I am a humble servant in the court of Allah" and "I am a poor servant." Instead of declarations like "Anal Haq" (I am God), his constant chants were "Ya-De-Haq" (He is the Truth) and "Allah Malik" (God is the Master). As described in Chapter 23, this display of perfect human conduct and servitude to God was a key aspect of his being, despite his elevated spiritual status.