How does Chapter 1 describe Lord Ganesha, and in what way is he connected to Sai Baba in the text?

Chapter 1 describes Lord Ganesha in detail, referring to him as the curved-trunk Heramba, the Lord of fourteen types of knowledge, and Lambodar (large-bellied) because the fourteen worlds reside in his belly. He holds a bright axe to destroy the obstacles of his devotees. The text then beautifully establishes a direct parallel, stating that Sai himself is Ganesha Ganapati. According to Chapter 1, this Sai, by metaphorically taking the axe in hand and destroying obstacles, will bring forth his own divine knowledge, thus embodying the obstacle-removing qualities of Ganesha for his followers.