The author of the 'Sai Leela' admits to being arrogant, cynical, and talkative. Why should anyone trust the writings of such a flawed individual?

The text directly addresses the author's initial character flaws as a crucial part of the narrative. Chapter 2 describes him as "mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical" with a "logic-driven mind." However, the basis for trust in the work is not the author's perfection but his surrender to a higher power. Sai Baba's instruction was for him to "dissolve his ego and surrender it at my feet." The credibility of the stories is meant to stem from Sai Baba himself, who promised, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" Therefore, the narrative's trustworthiness is positioned as a function of divine intervention rather than the author's initial character.