What was Sai Baba's perspective on the author's role in writing His story, and what conditions did He set?

Sai Baba viewed the author as a mere instrument or pretext for the creation of the book. As Chapter 2 recounts, Sai Baba stated, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" The primary condition for receiving Sai Baba's full assistance was the complete dissolution of the author's ego. He instructed the author to surrender his ego at His feet, promising that by doing so, Sai Baba Himself would enter with 'I-ness' and write with His own hand. This surrender ensures that the work is accomplished by the divine, not the individual author.