How does Chapter 1 describe Lord Ganesha, and what is his connection to Sai Baba?

In Chapter 1 of the Sai Satcharitra, Lord Ganesha is invoked as the primary remover of obstacles. He is described as the 'curved-trunk Heramba', 'Lord of fourteen types of knowledge', and 'Lambodar' (large-bellied) because the fourteen worlds reside within him. He is depicted holding a bright axe to destroy the obstacles of his devotees. The text establishes a direct and profound connection between Ganesha and Sai Baba by stating, "This Sai himself is Ganesha Ganapati." This concept is further elaborated in Chapter 1, which explains that Sai, taking an axe in hand like Ganesha, destroys obstacles and brings forth his own divine knowledge, acting as the compassionate guide to self-bliss.