What does Chapter 5 say about the character Devidas and his relationship with others in Shirdi?

According to the details provided in Chapter 5, Devidas was a very wise individual who had come to Shirdi and settled there twelve years before Baba's return with the wedding party. He was highly respected and was even taken as a Guru by Tatyaba, with other leading disciples also falling at his feet. The text in Chapter 5 explains that Devidas was actively involved in teaching the villagers; for instance, he taught Appa Bhill on a slate and made everyone recite the Venkatesh Stotra. His wisdom was demonstrated when he defeated a Fakir in a scriptural debate, showcasing his intellectual and spiritual authority in the village at that time.