Besides Mhalasapati, who were Sai Baba's other initial companions in Shirdi, and what was their shared practice regarding visiting holy men?

Chapter 0 details that after Mhalasapati welcomed Maharaj into the village, he introduced him to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. These three men became Baba's earliest devotees. The text mentions that because Shirdi was a busy village frequented by holy people, these three made it their mission to serve and provide hospitality to the saints, Gosavis, Bairagis, and Fakirs who came to town, offering what they could. All three became total devotees of Maharaj, demonstrating their piety through service.