How does the author perceive their own role and agency in the process of writing this book?

The author presents a very humble view of their role in creating this work. Drawing parallels with past writers of saints' lives, Chapter 2 suggests that the author is merely an instrument. The text states, 'Saints or the Lord, holding anyone by the hand, Write their own story themselves, keeping their hand on the author's head.' This idea is reinforced when the author expresses the belief that Baba himself is the true author, stating, 'Making me his pen, Baba himself will guide my hand. I am merely the owner in name; I only shape the letters.' This shows a complete surrender of ego, attributing the creative power and honor of the work to Sai Baba.