How did the people in Shirdi interpret Maharaj's agitated behavior during the attack on Kashiram?

While Kashiram was fighting for his life against armed thieves, Maharaj, who was in Shirdi, began behaving in a highly agitated manner. As Chapter 0 recounts, he was shouting, swearing, and creating a scene. The people nearby, who were familiar with his ways, did not see this as random anger. They immediately recognized that this behavior signified that a dear devotee was in great danger. They understood that all of Maharaj's agitation was a spiritual act meant to protect that devotee from harm. The fact that Kashiram survived against impossible odds confirmed their belief that Maharaj is a Savior.