How does Chapter 42 of the Sai Satcharitra begin, and what past events does it reference?

Chapter 42 begins with traditional salutations to deities and the Guru, specifically hailing Sai as the one who wanders the banks of the Godavari and is a 'Wish-fulfilling Tree' (Kalpataru) for his devotees. As detailed in this chapter's introduction, it references the events of the previous chapter, providing a summary of a wondrous divine play. This includes the story of how Sai's portrait was miraculously protected after being immersed in water and how another devotee's desire was fulfilled when Sai appeared in a dream to give him clear permission to read the Dnyaneshwari.