Chapter 12 says saints are "greater than God." What does it mean by this, and how does it relate to their compassion?

Chapter 12 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra makes the profound statement that saints are "greater than God" to emphasize their unique role and boundless compassion. While God's incarnation is often seen as protecting the virtuous and destroying the wicked, this chapter explains that saints transcend this duality by treating the virtuous and the wicked as equals. Their greatness lies in their proactive compassion; they "first set the wicked on the right path," and their "hearts break into pieces with compassion, and love overflows for the distressed." This chapter portrays saints as saviors for the worldly, actively intervening to save even those who have strayed, showcasing an all-encompassing mercy.