What did other famous holy men say about Maharaj when they visited Shirdi?

Several revered saints immediately recognized Maharaj's extraordinary spiritual stature. Chapter 0 recounts that upon seeing Maharaj carrying water, the famous Gangagir Baba told the villagers, 'This is purely a gem. His worth is very great. The village is very lucky that you got this gem.' Similarly, Anandnath Maharaj of Akkalkot, who was a disciple of the renowned Swami of Akkalkot, made a comparable assessment. When he came to Shirdi, he told the local people, 'This is a diamond. You don't know its true value.' These accounts show that other advanced saints instantly perceived his greatness.