Chapter 8 provides a summary of Sai Baba's early life and daily routines. Can you describe the hardships he endured and the key aspects of his life that are mentioned?

In its introduction, Chapter 8 recaps several key aspects of Sai Baba's life and previews stories about his routine. It mentions that he first appeared as a young lad and was later known as a "mad fakir." He endured many hardships for the sake of his devotees, wearing out his own body through intense practices like Dhauti, Poti, and Khanda-yoga. The chapter also notes his transformation of a barren wasteland into a beautiful garden where a mansion (wada) was later built. Furthermore, it sets the stage for stories about his habit of begging for alms (bhiksha), the devoted service of Baijabai, and the detail that he used to sleep in the Masjid alongside Tatya and Mhalsapati.