How does Chapter 47 portray the relationship between Sai Baba, the author Hemadpant, and the stories being told?

Chapter 47 presents a unique and profound view of authorship, suggesting that Sai Baba is the true source of the stories. The text explicitly states, "Sai is the eye of the eyes and the ear of the ears; Entering my heart, He himself narrated this account." This positions the author, Hemadpant, as merely a vessel or instrument for a divine narration. Further emphasizing this point, Chapter 47 poses a rhetorical question: "Sai Samarth himself is the story, the speaker, and the face; In that case, who is Hemad? He is merely a nickname." This elevates the Shri Sai Satcharitra from a simple biography to a divinely inspired scripture, where Sai Baba is not just the subject but also the divine narrator speaking through his devotee.