Can you describe the initial relationship between Sai Baba and his early devotees Mhalasapati, Kashiram Shimpi, and Appa Jagle?

Chapter 0 explains that Mhalasapati was the first to meet Maharaj in Shirdi and subsequently introduced him to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle. These three men were already known in the village for their hospitality towards saints and fakirs. Upon meeting Maharaj, all three became his total devotees, serving and looking after him according to their capacity. This initial group formed a foundational support system for Baba in Shirdi, with Mhalasapati, Kashiram, and Appa becoming his dedicated followers.