Could you provide details about the sannyasi introduced in Chapter 31, including his origins and why he came to Shirdi?

Chapter 31 introduces a sannyasi named Vijayananda, who hailed from Madras. He was on a determined pilgrimage from Madras to Mansarovar, with a secondary vow to eventually travel to Japan. His journey took an important detour when he heard about the glory and fame of Sai Baba. The text of Chapter 31 explicitly states, "hearing of Baba's glory; holding the longing for darshan; he came searching for the place." Therefore, his purpose for stopping in Shirdi was not accidental; he made a conscious decision to seek out the world-renowned saint Sai Maharaj and have His darshan before continuing his journey.