What role did Chand Patil play in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi, as detailed in Chapter 39?

As described in Chapter 39, Chand Patil was the first person to encounter Sai Baba, who appeared near a road under a mango tree. After Sai helped Patil find his lost horse, a connection was formed. Later, a marriage for Chand Patil's nephew was arranged in Shirdi. Sai Baba accompanied the wedding party from Dhupkheda to Shirdi, marking his arrival in the village. However, the chapter emphasizes that this was part of a larger divine plan, stating that Chand Patil was merely an instrument and that Sai Baba came to Shirdi of his own accord out of great concern for the upliftment of his devotees.