How does the author of the Sai Satcharita describe his role in writing the book and the effect of hearing Sai's stories on the listener?

The author presents himself with great humility, calling himself a 'poor man of dull intellect.' In Chapter 37, he makes it clear that he is merely an instrument, stating, 'I write whatever Sai makes me write.' He credits Sai Baba as both the 'teller of His story and the one who makes it be written.' The author emphasizes the transformative effect of these narratives, asserting that 'blessed, blessed is the power of hearing them.' He explains that by reflecting on these stories with a calm mind, a devotee's true nature can manifest, and their devotion for Sai grows, suggesting that the act of listening is a spiritual practice in itself.