What was the author's stated motivation for composing the Shri Sai Satcharitra?

The author's primary motivation for writing the Shri Sai Satcharitra stemmed from the immense joy experienced while listening to Sai Baba's divine plays, or 'leelas'. As explained in Chapter 2, this joy overflowed into a poetic form. The author felt compelled to explain Sai's praises, believing the stories would be instructive for devotees, help destroy their sins, and provide happiness in this world and the next. The text emphasizes that the life stories of saints are invaluable guides to the righteous path, and this belief propelled the author to undertake the sacred task of writing this holy life story.