What was Sai Baba's instruction to the author about writing the stories, and what role did Baba say he himself would play in the process?

Sai Baba gave his full support for the creation of a collection of stories and experiences, instructing the author to keep a record. As detailed in Chapter 2, Baba revealed that the author was merely a pretext for the work. He stated, "I myself shall write my own story!" and "I should tell my own story and fulfill the devotee's wish." This divine authorship was conditional on the writer dissolving his ego and surrendering at Baba's feet. Once the ego was gone, Baba promised he would enter with his own "I-ness" and write with his own hand, providing full assistance not just for the story but in all aspects of the devotee's life.