How does Chapter 1 describe Lord Ganesha, and what is the significant connection made between him and Sai Baba?

Chapter 1 of the Sai Satcharitra provides a detailed invocation to Lord Ganesha, describing him as the curved-trunk Heramba and Lambodar (large-bellied) because the fourteen worlds reside within him. He is said to hold a bright axe to destroy the obstacles of his devotees. The most significant point made in this chapter is the direct identification of Sai Baba with this deity. The text explicitly states, "This Sai himself is Ganesha Ganapati," suggesting that Sai Baba embodies Ganesha's power to remove obstacles and will be the one to bring forth his own divine knowledge for his followers.