In Chapter 2, the author draws a parallel between his role and that of earlier writers like Mahipati and Das Ganu. What is the nature of this comparison, and how does the author perceive his own role in composing the Satcharitra?

The comparison made in Chapter 2 is based on the theme of divine inspiration. The author notes that just as saints inspired Mahipati and Das Ganu to write their biographies, he too is being guided by a higher power. He explicitly states his belief that he is merely an instrument for a divine will, writing, "Making me his pen, Baba himself will guide my hand." This reveals the author's perception of his role not as a creator but as a humble scribe. As further detailed in Chapter 2, he feels he is "merely the owner in name" and only shapes the letters, while the true author is Sai Baba. This perspective underscores a profound sense of humility and the conviction that the work is a divinely ordained service.