How is the Shri Sai Satcharita structured, and who was the author?

The Shri Sai Satcharita was written by Shri Annasaheb Dabholkar under the direct command of Shri Samarth Sadguru Sai Baba Maharaj. As detailed in Chapter 0, its structure is quite methodical. Most of its 51 chapters begin with a discussion of Vedanta, followed by praise of the Guru's glory, and then conclude with a story or leela. The entire work is composed in the Ovi meter, a form common in revered Marathi poetic works because it is considered easy for readers to follow. Annasaheb's primary role was to gather authentic experiences and dress them in a beautiful, poetic garment for the benefit of devotees.