What did other saints like Gangagir Baba and Anandnath Maharaj say about Maharaj?

Several other holy men immediately recognized Maharaj's exceptional spiritual nature. According to Chapter 0, when Gangagir Baba first saw Maharaj carrying water, he declared to 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, a disciple of the famous Swami of Akkalkot, made a comparable remark upon arriving in Shirdi. He referred to Maharaj as "a diamond" and told the local people, "You don't know its true value." These accounts show that other revered figures instantly perceived his immense spiritual stature.