The Satcharita compares Sai Baba to other famous saints. Who are they and what's the point of the comparison?

In Chapter 43, the Shri Sai Satcharita places Sai Baba in a revered lineage of Maharashtrian saints to emphasize his eternal and powerful nature. The text makes a direct comparison, stating that just as other great saints are perpetually present in their respective holy places, "Sai is the same in Shirdi." The saints mentioned include Gyaneshwar (Gyanoba) in Alandi, who gave darshan centuries later; Nath Maharaj in Paithan; Tukaram Maharaj in Dehu; Narasimha Saraswati; Samarth Ramdas in Parli; the Swami of Akkalkot; and Prabhu Manik in Humnabad. The purpose of this comparison, as detailed in Chapter 43, is to show that like these immortal masters, Sai Baba's presence and power did not end with his physical departure but continue to guide and protect devotees.