Mhalasapati, Kashiram Shimpi, and Appa Jagle were Sai Baba's first devotees in Shirdi. As Chapter 0 explains, Mhalasapati's role was pivotal as he was the one who named Baba by greeting him 'Aavo Sai Baba.' All three men initially shared the role of providing hospitality to holy visitors. After Baba's arrival, they all became his devotees. Kashiram's service was particularly comprehensive, as he provided for Baba's material needs like tobacco, firewood, and clothing, and even offered all his money. Regarding their fates, the text notes that Kashiram and Appa passed away some years after meeting Baba, with Kashiram dying first. It is mentioned as a sign of their fortune that both men died on an Ekadashi day.
Could you compare the roles and fates of Sai Baba's three early devotees: Mhalasapati, Kashiram, and Appa Jagle?
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