What was Chand Patil's role in Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi, and how does Chapter 39 interpret this event?

According to Chapter 39 of the Sai Satcharitra, Chand Patil was the meritorious man who first "found this treasure (Sai)" and through whom others received Sai Baba's darshan. He encountered Baba near a road under a mango tree. However, the chapter clarifies that "Chand Patil was merely an instrument." It posits that Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi with Patil's nephew's wedding party was not a coincidence but was orchestrated by Sai himself, who came "of his own accord" out of great concern for the upliftment of his devotees.