How is Sai Baba's fundamental nature, beyond his actions, characterized in the introduction to Chapter 36?

The introduction to Chapter 36 characterizes Sai Baba's fundamental nature as transcendent and selfless. He is described as 'the swan in the lake of the Supreme' who is indifferent to the 'I am He' (So-ham) attitude, meaning he is beyond ego. He is the 'incarnation of the knowledge of Truth' who delights in the service of those liberated in Brahman. The text emphasizes his detachment by stating he stays 'distant and detached from his name' while causing events to occur. This portrayal presents him not merely as a powerful being, but as one whose very essence is rooted in selfless service and ultimate spiritual truth.