Describe the roles and devotion of Mhalasapati, Kashiram Shimpi, and Appa Jagle in Sai Baba's early days in Shirdi.

As detailed in Chapter 0, Mhalasapati, Kashiram Shimpi, and Appa Jagle were pivotal figures in Sai Baba's initial time in the village. Mhalasapati first welcomed him and introduced him to Kashiram and Appa. These three men had a practice of serving saints and fakirs, and they extended this hospitality to Maharaj, all becoming his total devotees. Kashiram, in particular, served him with 'body, mind, and wealth,' vowing to provide chillum, tobacco, firewood for the Dhuni, and money. Both Kashiram and Appa later passed away on the auspicious Ekadashi day.