The Shri Sai Satcharita has a very specific structure. As explained in Chapter 0, each of the first 51 chapters is organized to present Vedanta philosophy first, followed by the glory of the Guru, and then a story or leela. The entire work comprises 53 chapters. An interesting detail mentioned in Chapter 0 concerns the 52nd chapter. It was originally intended to contain a summary (Simhavalokan) and a conclusion (Avataranika). However, the published version lacks these elements. It is believed that the slips of paper on which Annasaheb had written these sections were lost. Instead, the current 52nd chapter discusses the greatness of the Sadguru and the fruits of reading the text.
What is the structure of the Shri Sai Satcharita, and are there any known issues with its final chapters?
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