Chapter 12 begins to tell a story about a visitor from Nashik. Who was he and why was his arrival in Shirdi considered significant?

Chapter 12 introduces a 'very delightful story' intended to illustrate the greatness of the Guru. The visitor was a ritualistic and orthodox Agnihotri, a keeper of the sacred fire, from the holy city of Nashik, whose surname was Mule. His arrival in Shirdi was highly significant because, as Chapter 12 states, it was due to the 'strength of his past merits.' The text makes a definitive claim that 'without having this merit in one's possession, no one can stay in Shirdi for even a moment.' Furthermore, his visit was a strange and fortunate coincidence where his original intention was different, but the circumstances led him to gain the benefit of being in Shirdi and having a rare meeting with Sai.