What events from Sai Baba's earlier life are recapped at the beginning of Chapter 8?

At the very start of Chapter 8, the text provides a brief summary of what was narrated in the previous chapter to set the context for the new stories. This recap, found in Chapter 8, reminds the reader of several significant points about Sai Baba's life in Shirdi. It mentions how Baba first appeared as a young lad and was later known as a "mad fakir." It also recalls the miraculous transformation of a barren wasteland into a beautiful garden, upon which a mansion (wada) was eventually built. Finally, it references Baba's intense spiritual practices, such as Dhauti, Poti, and Khanda-yoga, through which he endured many hardships.