Chapter 1 presents Sai Baba as the embodiment of multiple deities. Which gods are mentioned, and in what context?

Chapter 1 of Shri Sai Satcharitra presents a profound non-dualistic view by identifying Sai Baba with several deities. Initially, Sai is equated with Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Then, he is identified with Goddess Saraswati, the source of knowledge and speech. The text continues by offering bows to the creators of creation, preservation, and destruction—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shankar, who represent the qualities of Rajas, Sattva, and Tamas. Following this, the author directly addresses Sainath, proclaiming, 'you alone are our Lord of Ganas (Ganadhish), the Lord of Savitri (Brahma), the Lord of Rama (Vishnu), or the Lord of Uma (Shiva),' thereby seeing Sai as the unified form of the divine trinity.