How does the narrator of the Sai Satcharitra position himself in relation to the stories he tells, specifically in Chapter 47?

The narrator of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Hemadpant, presents himself with great humility in Chapter 47, positioning himself not as the author but as a mere instrument for a divine narration. He explicitly states that although he is the speaker, he is "as empty as you are if I do not grasp the distilled essence here," indicating that the story's value lies in its meaning, not in its teller. He further clarifies his role by explaining that "Sai himself is a great soul... Entering my heart, He himself narrated this account." As detailed in Chapter 47, this self-effacing stance reinforces the sacredness of the text, attributing its wisdom and power directly to Shri Sai and framing the author as a humble conduit for divine speech.