If Sai Baba warned against argumentation and dualistic explanations, why would he authorize a book about his life which would inevitably be debated?

This is an insightful question that points to a subtle teaching. According to Chapter 2, Sai Baba did not forbid the recording of his story. In fact, he explicitly encouraged it, saying, "A collection of stories, news, and experiences should indeed be made. Keep a record; it is good. My full help is with it." Baba's warning against argumentation and dualistic explanations was not about the book itself, but about the mindset of the reader and the writer. He cautioned against false logic and the pride of wisdom, which he called an abundance of ignorance and Maya. The goal of the stories was to foster devotion and faith, which cannot arise in a mind preoccupied with debate. Thus, the book was permitted, but with a clear instruction on the proper, non-argumentative way to approach it.