Describe the spiritual context of Shirdi just before Sai Baba's return with the wedding party.

Chapter 5 provides important context about the spiritual atmosphere of Shirdi before Sai Baba's well-known return. The text mentions that Shirdi was not devoid of holy presence even before Baba made it his permanent home. It is explicitly stated that a saint named Devidas had already made Shirdi his abode. Furthermore, another saint, Janakidas Gosavi, had also come to live there. This indicates that Shirdi was already a place of some spiritual significance, setting the stage for the arrival of the great Sadguru, Sai Baba.