How does Chapter 1 of the Sai Satcharitra describe the relationship between Sai Baba and Lord Ganesha?

Chapter 1 of the Sai Satcharitra establishes a profound and direct connection between Sadguru Sai and Lord Ganesha. After invoking Ganesha as the remover of obstacles, the text makes the explicit statement: "This Sai himself is Ganesha Ganapati." As described in this chapter, just as Ganesha holds an axe to destroy the obstacles of his devotees, Sai Baba is also seen as the one who will destroy obstacles and bring forth his own divine knowledge. The chapter further describes Sai as the "crescent-mooned Ganesha" and the "destroyer of the forest of obstacles," portraying him as a non-dual, compassionate embodiment of all auspiciousness.