What was Sai Baba's role in the writing of his life story, according to the author?

According to Chapter 2, Sai Baba's role was not merely as a subject but as the true author. When the author, Hemadpant, sought permission to write, Baba granted it but clarified, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" Baba explained that this divine assistance is given to any devotee who dissolves their ego and surrenders at His feet. He stated, "When the ego is dissolved, no trace of it remains. Then I myself shall enter with 'I-ness' and write with my own hand." Therefore, the author saw himself as only an instrument for a work that was being accomplished by Sai Baba directly.