The author expresses humility, comparing themselves to an "ignorant person" and feeling doubtful due to being over sixty years old. As described in Chapter 2, they believe they are merely an instrument, a pen guided by Sai Baba's own hand. The motivation for this effort is to collect Baba's stories for the benefit of simple and loving devotees, especially those who never had the chance to see Him in person. The author hopes that hearing about Baba's greatness will bring merit and purity to these readers, and that the effort itself is a form of worship dedicated to Sai's love.
The author of Sai Satcharitra seems to feel unqualified to write the book. How do they justify their role and what is their motivation?
π Chapter 2