Chapter 12 introduces a forthcoming story about an orthodox and ritualistic Agnihotri, which means a keeper of the sacred fire, from the holy city of Nashik. His surname was Mule. The chapter explains that his arrival in Shirdi was not a random event but occurred due to the "strength of his past merits." It puts forth the idea that no one can stay in Shirdi for even a moment without such accumulated merit. This narrative is presented as a "very delightful story" that happened by a stroke of good fortune, where the man's initial intentions were different from the actual outcome, which was a rare meeting with Sai Baba. As Chapter 12 notes, this story serves to illustrate the greatness of the Guru.
Can you tell me about the Agnihotri from Nashik who is introduced in Chapter 12?
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