What is the role of the narrator or speaker as explained in the introduction of Chapter 36?

In Chapter 36, the role of the narrator is depicted with great humility, positioning them as a mere instrument for a higher purpose. The text directly addresses the narrator's limited authority, stating, 'What authority do I have?' It clarifies that the 'I-ness' or ego of the speaker is set aside, allowing the 'playful Sai himself' to take over and convey his own divine qualities through the storyteller. As explained in Chapter 36, both the listener and the speaker are simply a pretext, used by Sai Baba to fulfill the desires of his devotees and to ensure his beloved stories are heard.