The sacred biographer is primarily concerned with providing information which will be helpful and inspirational for someone following in the footsteps of the spiritual adept or 'saint.' Establishing a mythical ideal and the communication of the sacred teachings takes precedence over providing a narrative portrait or "likeness" of the subject as a personality.
The sacred biographer's primary objective is to offer information that will be useful and inspiring for someone aiming to emulate the spiritual journey of an adept or 'saint.' Fostering a mythical ideal and sharing sacred teachings are more important than crafting a narrative portrayal or "likeness" of the subject as a personality.