Why did the author, Hemadpant, feel so unqualified to write this book when comparing himself to historical figures?

In Chapter 2, the author Hemadpant expresses profound humility by contrasting his abilities with those of esteemed historical figures. He describes himself as having a "dull intellect" and being like an "ignorant block of wood," incapable of composing even a simple verse. He specifically mentions the scholar Bopadev, a "jewel of learning," and the statesman Hemadpant, whose fame was renowned, suggesting their expertise in authorship and scriptures far surpassed his own. This self-deprecation highlights his feeling of inadequacy for the task of writing about Sai Baba, framing his work as that of a humble child of Baba rather than a learned scholar.