Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra primarily recounts the story of Devidas, a wise teacher who had settled in Shirdi twelve years before Baba's arrival with the wedding party. The chapter explains how a Fakir, who was defeated in a scriptural debate by Devidas, later returned to Shirdi and bowed to Sainath. This narrative is used to illustrate Baba's profound play and the lesson of humility, as Baba himself maintained the feeling of being a disciple. As mentioned in Chapter 5, this story of the Guru and disciple was originally made known by Mahalsapati, a great devotee of Sainath. The chapter concludes by previewing topics for future narration, such as the state of the mosque and Sai's daily activities.
What is the main story conveyed in Chapter 5 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra?
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