Chapter 31 describes the arrival of a sannyasi named Vijayananda in Shirdi. He was traveling from Madras to Mansarovar but stopped because he heard of Sai Baba's fame. Upon arriving, he met another holy man, Swami Somdevji, who discouraged him by describing the immense difficulties of the journey to Mansarovar. Feeling dejected, Vijayananda then went for Sai Baba's darshan. The text of Chapter 31 notes that his mind became very pleased upon seeing Baba. However, his peace was short-lived, as Baba's mood suddenly changed, and He ordered the assembly to send the sannyasi away, leaving the newcomer confused.
Can you summarize the initial events of the sannyasi's visit to Shirdi as described in Chapter 31?
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