How does the author, Hemadpant, describe his own role in writing the Sai Satcharita?

In Chapter 47, the author explains that he is merely a conduit for Sai Baba's own words. He states, "Sai is the eye of the eyes and the ear of the ears; Entering my heart, He himself narrated this account." He further diminishes his own role by explaining that Sai Samarth is the story, the speaker, and the face, while "Hemad" is just a nickname. This suggests that he sees himself not as the creator of these stories but as a humble instrument through which Sai Baba communicates his teachings to devotees.