From the author's perspective in Chapter 1, why were the invocations necessary and what was the ultimate goal of writing the book?

As explained in Chapter 1, the author performs the Mangalacharan, or auspicious invocations, following the tradition of the wise to ensure the 'obstacle-free completion' of writing the Sai Satcharitra. The immediate purpose is the 'removal of all obstacles' and to gain divine grace. However, the ultimate goal is the 'fulfillment of the desired goal,' which is to narrate the life of Sai Baba for the benefit of all devotees. The author sees himself merely as an instrument, praying to Goddess Saraswati to 'make me the instrument to feed the nectar of the life of the capable Sai to everyone.' This reveals a deep humility and a belief that the work is divinely ordained, aiming to share the grace of the Sadguru with readers to help them cross the 'ocean of worldly existence.'