What is the author's perspective on his own role in writing the Satcharitra?

The author takes a position of profound humility, disclaiming any personal credit for the Satcharitra. In Chapter 50, he explicitly states, "the authorship of this is not on my head." He asserts that Sai himself is the true doer, who makes the story be written by placing the pen in the author's hand. Because of this, the author feels he is not the true author and cannot take on the 'doership,' honor, or blame associated with the work. He sees himself as a mere instrument through whom the Guru-God, Sai, chose to reveal his own glory and prowess for the sake of the subject.