The author explains that while a desire arose in his heart to write the Shri Sai Charitra, he did not feel qualified for the task. According to Chapter 25, he saw himself as a "poor soul" who lacked the necessary authority, knowledge, or erudition. However, he firmly believed that Sai Baba Himself inspired him and made him write the book to awaken His devotees. He states that at the moment he received this command, his "meager intellect became endowed with courage and special knowledge." He viewed the resulting work not as his own accomplishment, but as the grace and "Prasad" of the Saint's feet, written for the salvation of devotees.
Why did the author of the Shri Sai Charitra decide to write the book? Did he feel he was qualified?
📖 Chapter 25