The author explains in Chapter 25 that a desire arose in his heart to write the life story of Shri Sai, which he describes as a wonderful divine play. He candidly admits that he felt he lacked the authority, knowledge, or erudition for such a significant undertaking. However, he states that Sai Baba Himself inspired him, a self-described 'poor soul,' and gave him the command to 'Keep the records.' This divine inspiration endowed his meager intellect with the courage and special knowledge needed to write the book, which he understood was for the purpose of awakening and ensuring the salvation of Sai's devotees.
Why did the author of the Shri Sai Satcharitra feel compelled to write the book, and did he consider himself qualified for the task?
π Chapter 25