According to the provided text, what was Chand Patil's role in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi?

As detailed in Chapter 39, Chand Patil was the initial instrument through whom others received Sai Baba's darshan. The chapter states that Sai first appeared in the Nizam State and was found by Chand Patil, who is described as a meritorious man. Sai Baba later arrived in Shirdi unexpectedly with the wedding party of Chand Patil's nephew. However, the text clarifies that Chand Patil was merely an instrument in this divine plan. It emphasizes that Sai came to Shirdi of his own accord, driven by a profound concern for the upliftment of his devotees, rather than by mere chance.