What was Sai Baba's initial response when asked for permission to write his life story, and what did it reveal about his character?

When approached through Madhavrao about having his life story written, Sai Baba's initial reaction was one of extreme humility and self-effacement. As recounted in Chapter 2, Baba responded by saying, "I am just a beggar, wandering from door to door for alms... What is the use of my story? It will only be a cause for ridicule." This response reveals a character completely devoid of pride or self-importance. Despite being revered, He presented Himself in the humblest of terms, demonstrating that He did not see Himself as a figure worthy of a grand biography, which underscores his detachment from worldly praise and ego.