How did Annasaheb write the Shri Sai Satcharita, and what were his literary influences?

Annasaheb's writing process for the Shri Sai Satcharita was quite unique. The Preface, as referenced in Chapter 0, mentions that it was his usual habit to write on slips of paper. This method unfortunately led to the loss of the original summary and conclusion planned for the 52nd chapter. The creation of the book is seen not as a product of mere scholarship, but as the direct fruit of Sai Baba's grace, which fell upon him after their transformative first meeting. As for his literary influences, the Preface notes that because Annasaheb had read many revered works of saints, his style in the Shri Sai Satcharita primarily shows the influence of Shri Samarth Sadguru Nath Maharaj's famous work, the Shri Eknathi Bhagavata.