Who is considered the true author of the 'Sai Leela' book, and what role did the human writer play?

As revealed in Chapter 2, Sai Baba Himself is positioned as the true author of the stories. When the writer sought permission to create a collection of stories, Sai Baba declared, "He is merely a pretext; I myself shall write my own story!" The human writer's role was to act as an instrument by dissolving his ego and surrendering at Sai's feet. By doing so, Sai promised to "enter with 'I-ness' and write with my own hand." Therefore, the work of hearing, reflecting, and writing is ultimately attributed to Sai Baba, with the person known as Hemadpant serving as a divine pretext.