How is Lord Ganesha described in Chapter 1, and what is his specific connection to Sai Baba?

In Chapter 1, Lord Ganesha is invoked as the remover of obstacles. He is described with various names and attributes, including the curved-trunk Heramba, Lambodar (large-bellied) because the fourteen worlds reside in his belly, and the one holding a bright axe to destroy the obstacles of devotees. The text highlights his power to make poverty flee and act as a boat to cross the ocean of worldly existence. Most significantly, Chapter 1 establishes a direct connection by stating, 'This Sai himself is Ganesha Ganapati.' This identification posits that Sai Baba embodies the very essence and power of Ganesha, personally taking on the role of destroying obstacles for his devotees and bringing forth his own divine knowledge.