From what sources were the stories and Leelas in the Shri Sai Satcharita gathered, and how does this affect the text's perceived authenticity?

The authenticity of the Shri Sai Satcharita is strongly supported by the sources of its content, as detailed in Chapter 0. A significant portion of the stories and Leelas came from the author Annasaheb's own direct observations. The remaining narratives were sourced directly from devotees who had personal experiences with Sai Baba, either in person or in dreams. These devotees communicated their stories to Annasaheb, and importantly, many were still living when the book was compiled. This proximity to the source events, with many eyewitnesses and the author himself being one, is a key aspect of the text's reliability.