How did Sai Baba eventually come to settle in Shirdi after his period of absence?

Sai Baba's return to Shirdi was a fascinating event facilitated by a man named Chand Patil. As detailed in Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Baba had been hidden for some time. He was rediscovered by Chand Patil, a fortunate Muslim man from Dhup village, who had lost his mare. Baba, appearing as a Fakir under a mango tree, miraculously helped him find his lost animal. Following this, Baba accompanied a Muslim wedding party, which was traveling to Shirdi, effectively bringing the hidden "gem" back to the village where he would eventually become famous. This chapter highlights that his return wasn't a solitary journey but one embedded within the lives of ordinary people.