In Chapter 36, the author expresses profound humility regarding their role in narrating the stories. The text questions the author's own authority, stating, 'What authority do I have? I am truly aware of this.' It dismisses the 'I-ness' or ego of the speaker. The chapter posits that the true narrator is Sai Baba himself. It beautifully explains that 'the playful Sai himself takes over and makes his own qualities heard by his devotees through someone.' This suggests that the human author is merely a pretext or a channel, while Sai Baba is the ultimate source who provides the memories and ensures his stories are told to fulfill the desires of his devotees.
The author of the Shri Sai Satcharitra expresses a particular view on authorship in Chapter 36. Who does the author claim is the true narrator of these stories?
๐ Chapter 36