Chapter 12 begins to tell a story about a visitor to Shirdi. Who was this person and why is their story being told?

Chapter 12 introduces a story it describes as 'very delightful' and which illustrates the greatness of the Guru. The story features a ritualistic, orthodox Agnihotri (a keeper of the sacred fire) from the holy city of Nashik, whose surname was 'Mule'. According to the text, he came to Shirdi due to the strength of his past merits, emphasizing the belief that one cannot stay in Shirdi even for a moment without such merit. The chapter sets the stage by noting that his original intention was different from the outcome, but the coincidence led him to gain the benefit of Shirdi and see his own Guru.