From the viewpoint of Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre, seeing Madhavrao arrive in Nagar was a moment of profound and joyful discovery. As detailed in Chapter 51, they were aware of their 'extraordinary friend' Dixit's intense desire to get to Shirdi. When they spotted Madhavrao stepping down from his carriage, their hearts 'overflowed with joy' because they immediately recognized him as the solution to Dixit's problem. They exclaimed, 'Who could be better than him to take Dixit to Shirdi?' For them, his appearance was a stroke of 'good fortune' and they quickly acted as messengers, connecting the two men and helping to facilitate what they called 'Baba's miracle.'
From the perspective of Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre, what was the importance of encountering Madhavrao?
📖 Chapter 51