What was Sai Baba's role in the creation of his life story, and what were his instructions to the author?

Sai Baba's role was central to the creation of his life story; he essentially presented himself as the true author. As detailed in Chapter 2, when permission was sought to compile his stories, Baba stated, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" His primary instruction to the writer was to completely dissolve his ego and surrender it at Baba's feet. He promised that for one who does so, He would provide full assistance, not just for the book but in all aspects of life. Baba explained that when the ego is dissolved, He Himself enters with 'I-ness' and writes with His own hand, making the human author just an instrument for a work that belongs to the One.