How does Chapter 39 describe Chand Patil's role in Sai Baba's journey to Shirdi?

According to Chapter 39, Chand Patil was a meritorious man from Dhupkheda who played a pivotal, albeit instrumental, role in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi. The narrative explains that Patil had lost his horse and, during his search, encountered Sai. Baba not only helped him locate his horse but also shared a chillum with him. Subsequently, when a wedding for Chand Patil's nephew was arranged in Shirdi, Sai Baba accompanied the wedding party. However, the chapter clarifies that Chand Patil was 'merely an instrument' in this divine plan. It emphasizes that Sai came to Shirdi of his own accord, driven by a profound concern for the spiritual upliftment of his devotees, suggesting the events were part of a larger, predestined purpose.