How does the narrator describe their own role in relation to Sai Baba in the telling of the story in Chapter 47?

In Chapter 47, the narrator presents themselves as a humble conduit for a divine message, not the originator of it. The text clearly states, "Sai is the eye of the eyes and the ear of the ears; Entering my heart, He himself narrated this account." This establishes Sai Baba as the true source of the story. The narrator reinforces this humility by saying, "though I am the speaker of this story, I am as empty as you are if I do not grasp the distilled essence here." This perspective elevates the story beyond a simple human retelling, framing it as a sacred teaching channeled directly from the Sadguru for the benefit of all devotees.