How did Sai Baba describe himself, and how did his devotees perceive him according to Chapter 23?

Chapter 23 of the Sai Satcharitra highlights a fascinating contrast between how devotees saw Baba and how he saw himself. Devotees considered him to be an Incarnation (Avatar), as he possessed all the defining signs and characteristics. In stark contrast, Baba maintained a position of profound humility, referring to himself as "a humble servant in the court of Allah" and "a poor servant." His constant chants were "Allah Malik" (God is the Master) and "Ya-De-Haq" (He is the Truth), reinforcing his role as a servant of God rather than God himself. As the chapter notes, he never proclaimed "Anal Haq" (I am God), choosing instead to embody perfect human conduct.