Who authored the Shri Sai Satcharita, and for what reason was the Ovi meter selected for this composition?

The Shri Sai Satcharita was written by Annasaheb following a direct command from Shri Samarth Sadguru Sai Baba Maharaj. As mentioned in Chapter 0, Annasaheb undertook this work with the noble intention of performing Guru service and public welfare. He chose the Ovi meter for this poetic work because it is particularly well-suited for Marathi biographies, making them easy for readers to follow. This meter is a traditional choice for many great and revered Marathi poetic works, and for this reason, Annasaheb adopted it for the Satcharita to ensure its accessibility and flow.