What were Sai Baba's instructions to the author about writing His life story, and what conditions did He set?

Sai Baba gave his full support for a collection of stories to be written, stating, "My full help is with it." As detailed in Chapter 2, He revealed that the author was merely a pretext and that He Himself would write His own story to fulfill the devotee's wish. The primary condition Baba set was for the author to completely dissolve his ego and surrender it at Baba's feet. For one who acts this way, Baba promised not only full assistance with the story but also to serve in all ways in the devotee's home. This surrender allows Baba to enter with 'I-ness' and write with His own hand.