How is Sai Baba's presence in Shirdi compared to Lord Vitthal in Pandharpur, and what evidence supports this comparison?

The texts draw a direct parallel between the experience of seeing Sai Baba in Shirdi and seeing Vitthal-Rakhumai in Pandhari. To substantiate this claim, Chapter 4 introduces the story of Gauli Buva, a ninety-five-year-old devout pilgrim (Warkari) of Pandhari. Despite his deep devotion to Vitthal, Gauli Buva also made an annual pilgrimage to Shirdi, demonstrating his great love for Baba. He would look at Baba and declare with conviction, "This is the living Lord of Pandhari, the Lord of the orphans, the Merciful One." His testimony serves as powerful proof for those who might consider the comparison an exaggeration.