What role did Chand Patil play in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi, and how does Chapter 39 frame his significance?

As detailed in Chapter 39, Chand Patil was the meritorious man who first found the "treasure" that was Sai Baba, enabling others to receive his Darshan. The story involves Chand Patil losing his horse, meeting Sai, sharing a chillum, and getting his horse back. Although he was instrumental in bringing Sai to Shirdi with his nephew's wedding party, the chapter clarifies that Chand Patil was "merely an instrument." The text emphasizes that Sai's arrival was his own decision, taken out of great concern for the upliftment of his devotees.