Chapter 2 situates the Sai Satcharitra within a rich tradition of devotional literature, citing several important authors and their works. It draws a parallel between the author's own inspired writing and that of Mahipati in Shaka year 1700, who wrote 'Bhakta-Vijay' and 'Santa-Vijay'. It then highlights the work of Das Ganu in Shaka year 1800, who authored 'Bhakta-Lilamrut' and 'Santa-Kathamrut'. The chapter specifically notes that Das Ganu's 'Bhakta-Lilamrut' contains three chapters on Sai's life. Additionally, it mentions Raghunath-Savitri’s 'Bhajanmala', works for Gujarati devotees by Amidas and Bhavani Metha, and a series of stories published in Pune under the name 'Sai Prabha'.
What other authors and texts about Sai Baba and other saints does Chapter 2 mention as precursors to the Sai Satcharitra?
📖 Chapter 2