What was Chand Patil's role in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi, as described in Chapter 39?

As detailed in Chapter 39, Chand Patil served as the initial instrument through whom others received Sai Baba's darshan. Sai first appeared in the Nizam State and later arrived in Shirdi with the wedding party of Chand Patil's nephew. The chapter alludes to a backstory involving Chand Patil's lost horse and sharing a chillum with Sai. However, the text clarifies that Chand Patil was merely a pretext. It emphasizes that Sai came to Shirdi of his own accord, driven by a deep concern for the upliftment of his devotees, making Chand Patil the fortunate person to facilitate this divine plan.