What is the primary subject of the first chapter of the Sai Satcharitra?

The first chapter of the Sai Satcharitra is titled 'Mangalacharan,' which means auspicious invocations. As detailed in Chapter 1, the author begins by offering salutations to various deities, including Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, the Guru, and the family deity. The stated purpose for this traditional practice is to ensure the obstacle-free completion of the task of writing the book and to obtain the grace of the divine. The chapter emphasizes that these invocations are essential for the fulfillment of the desired goal, which is to narrate the life of Sai Baba.