How does the author, Hemad, perceive his own role in composing the Shri Sai Satcharitra, as detailed in Chapter 40?

In Chapter 40, the author, Hemad, explicitly distances himself from taking credit for the work. He insists that the entire composition is Sai's inspiration and that Sai Himself is the true author. Hemad explains, "It is Sai who approves, He who gives me intelligence, He who is the original stimulator of consciousness; He performs His own story." He uses the powerful metaphor of being a puppet, stating, "I am merely a puppet of Sai, dancing to the pull of His strings." This chapter makes it clear that any virtues or faults found in the text should be attributed to Sai, the puppeteer, not Hemad, the instrument.