How does the author of the sacred text perceive his own role in its creation?

The author expresses a profound sense of humility and inadequacy regarding the task of writing Sai Baba's life story. As described in Chapter 3, he sees himself as the 'most insignificant of all' and 'a bundle of rags,' questioning his own merit for such a task. He firmly believes he is merely an instrument for a higher power, stating, 'He writes His own story Himself; the glory belongs to Him.' The author feels that Baba took away his 'I-ness' or ego, and is simply using him as a vessel, much like a player uses a flute or a harmonium to create music.