What were the salutations at the beginning of Chapter 20, and how is Sai's grace described?

The beginning of Chapter 20 features a series of traditional invocations and salutations. It pays respect to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, the Gurus, the Family Deity, Shri Sitaramachandra, and finally, the Satguru Sainath. Following these, Sai's grace is described in poetic terms. He is compared to the sacred Manasa lake, and his words of grace are likened to a collection of pearls for his devotees, who are called a flock of swans. The text praises him as a most generous one who can end the cycle of rebirths by giving his devotees the "shelter of eternal rest." This introduction establishes Sai as the supreme Guru and a refuge for all who seek liberation.