What is the narrator's perspective on their own role in the telling of Sai's stories?

The narrator in Chapter 36 expresses a profound sense of humility about their role, effectively negating their own importance in the process. The text reflects this by questioning the narrator'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, positing that Sai Baba himself is the true force behind the narration. According to this chapter, the playful Sai takes over and makes his qualities known to devotees, using both the speaker and the listener as mere instruments or pretexts to fulfill the spiritual desires of his followers.