Before he became a dedicated follower of Maharaj, what was Nanasaheb Nimonkar's background and profession?

Before his later years of intense devotion, Nanasaheb Nimonkar, whose full name was Shankarrao Raghunath Deshpande, was a prominent figure. As Chapter 0 clarifies, he was the Deshpande of Nimon village and a leader in his taluka. The government had appointed him as an Honorary Magistrate, a respected position he held for many years before retiring due to old age. He was initially encouraged to visit Maharaj by his uncle, and over time, his faith grew to the point where he dedicated his last three years entirely to serving Maharaj.