Explain the concept of the author being a 'pretext' for Sai Baba's own storytelling. What conditions did Baba set for this to happen?

In Chapter 2, Sai Baba explains that the author is merely a 'pretext' for the stories being told, proclaiming, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" This concept suggests that the divine narrative flows through the writer, who acts as a channel rather than the true creator. For this divine intervention to occur, Baba set a clear condition: the author must completely dissolve his ego and surrender it at Baba's feet. As stated in the text, "When the ego is dissolved, no trace of it remains. Then I myself shall enter with 'I-ness' and write with my own hand." This act of surrender allows Baba to provide full assistance.