How did other holy men perceive Sai Baba when he first arrived in the area?

The area was a common path for pilgrims, so many holy men visited. Maharaj had significant interactions with several of them. Chapter 0 mentions a saint named Janakidas, who was considered very advanced and sat with Maharaj a lot. A particularly notable account involves the famous Gangagir Baba. Upon seeing Maharaj for the first time carrying two earthen pots of water, Gangagir Baba immediately recognized his spiritual stature, exclaiming to the nearby villagers, 'This is purely a gem. His worth is very great.' This demonstrates that other revered saints recognized his extraordinary nature very early on.