According to Chapter 12, how are saints described, and in what ways are they considered 'uniquely distinct' from God?

Chapter 12 of the Sai Satcharitra explains that while a divine incarnation is for protecting the virtuous and destroying the wicked, saints are uniquely distinct. According to this chapter, saints view the virtuous and the wicked as equal, feeling no difference between them. Their hearts are filled with compassion, and love overflows for those in distress, leading them to first set the wicked on a righteous path. The text posits that saints are, in this sense, sometimes considered greater than God. They are described as the 'Agastya for the ocean of worldly existence' and the 'sun for the darkness of ignorance.' Shri Sai is presented as such a saint, who incarnated for his devotees and possesses extreme affection for all living beings.