As detailed in Chapter 6, Balabuva Satarkar, a Haridas known as the 'Modern Tukaram', had an annual commitment to perform the Ram Navami Kirtan at Siddha-Kavthe. However, that particular year, a plague struck the village, leading to the cancellation of the festival. This meant his service to Rama was missed and his fee was lost. This unexpected turn of events provided him with the opportunity to fulfill a desire that had already arisen in his heart: to have the Darshan of Sai Baba. He then met with Dixit to discuss the possibility of traveling to Shirdi and performing Kirtan there.
Describe the circumstances that led Balabuva Satarkar to want to visit Shirdi.
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