How did the views of other holy men, like Anandnath Maharaj, differ from the initial opinions of the Shirdi villagers regarding Sai Baba?

While the Shirdi villagers initially dismissed Maharaj as a mad Fakir, other revered holy men immediately recognized his divine stature. Chapter 0 provides a stark contrast in perceptions. Anandnath Maharaj of Akkalkot, a disciple of a famous Swami, insisted on coming to Shirdi and declared, "This is a diamond. You don't know its true value. Even if he is on a dunghill, he is a direct diamond." Similarly, Gangagir Baba also referred to Maharaj as a "gem" of "very great" worth. This was in complete opposition to the local villagers who, at the time, only saw a man in torn clothes and considered him mad until his miracles changed their minds.