How did Sai Baba perceive himself, even though others considered him an incarnation?

Chapter 23 of the Sai Satcharitra explains that while devotees saw all the signs of an Incarnation (Avatar) in Sai Baba, He Himself maintained a position of profound humility. He would say, "I am a humble servant in the court of Allah." Instead of declaring "Anal Haq" (I am God), a phrase some saints might use, Baba consistently referred to himself as a servant of God. His constant chants were "I am a poor servant," "He is the Truth (Ya-De-Haq)," and "Allah Malik" (God is the Master). This demonstrates that even if He were an Avatar, He chose to display perfect human conduct and saw the Almighty in all things, never exalting Himself.