Regarding Maharaj's early life in Shirdi, what can be said about his living conditions and charitable activities?

In his early days, Maharaj lived a life of extreme humility and service in Shirdi. According to Chapter 0, he resided in a dilapidated Masjid, which served as his shelter at night, while he would wander during the day. His charitable nature was boundless. He would only accept a meal if someone personally invited him. Most notably, he gave medicine to people and never took any money for it. The text in Chapter 0 emphasizes his deep compassion by stating that he would even go and personally nurse patients who were not being cared for properly. This period of giving medicine eventually transitioned to him giving only Udi, or sacred ash, to those who came to him for help.