In Chapter 36, the author expresses profound humility regarding their role as the narrator. They question their own authority by asking, 'What authority do I have? I am truly aware of this.' The author dismisses their own ego or 'I-ness,' asserting that the 'playful Sai himself takes over and makes his own qualities heard by his devotees through someone.' This suggests the author views themselves not as the creator of the narrative, but as a mere instrument or channel for Sai. As Chapter 36 further clarifies, the author believes Sai makes the listener and speaker a pretext to fulfill the desires of his devotees, reinforcing the idea that the entire process is a divine play orchestrated by Sai.
What does the author of Sai Satcharitra say about their own role in narrating Sai's stories in Chapter 36?
📖 Chapter 36