What did other holy men, like Anandnath Maharaj, say about Sai Baba before he became famous?

Even before Maharaj of Shirdi was widely known, other holy men recognized his greatness. Chapter 0 recounts that Anandnath Maharaj of Akkalkot, a disciple of the famous Swami of Akkalkot, made profound remarks about him. When a group from Shirdi, including Madhavrao Deshpande, visited Anandnath Maharaj, he spontaneously decided to travel back to Shirdi with them. Upon arriving, he declared, "This is a diamond. You don't know its true value. Even if he is on a dunghill, he is a direct diamond; keep this in mind." This statement was made when the local villagers still considered Maharaj an ordinary or mad Fakir. Chapter 0 also notes that another holy man, Gangagir Baba, had "great affectionate conversations" with Maharaj, indicating that his spiritual stature was apparent to his peers.