Sadguru Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi (c. 1838–1918) is among the most beloved saints of modern India, revered across faiths for his message of universal brotherhood, self-surrender, and service. In this article, we explore his life, purpose, message, and particularly his involvement in inspiring his biography "Shri Sai Satcharitra" written by his devotee Govind Raghunath Dabholkar, known affectionately as Hemadpant. Baba himself urged him to record the divine happenings in Shirdi, leading to a work of timeless spiritual importance — a must-read for anyone wishing to understand his life and message deeply.