Why was the Shri Sai Satcharita written in the Ovi meter, and what is the significance of this choice?

The choice of the Ovi meter for the Shri Sai Satcharita was a deliberate and culturally significant one. Chapter 0 explains that just as the Anushtup meter is well-suited for Sanskrit, the Ovi meter is considered ideal for Marathi poetic works. This meter is particularly effective for biographical books because it creates a narrative that is easy for readers to follow. The source material from Chapter 0 notes that most of the great, world-revered Marathi poetic works are written in this meter. Therefore, Annasaheb chose the Ovi meter to present Baba's life and leelas in a traditional, accessible, and respected literary form, ensuring the stories would be easily understood by its intended audience.