What role did Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre play in the meeting between Dixit and Madhavrao?

Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre served as the crucial link that connected Dixit and Madhavrao. Chapter 51 explains that they happened to be passing by on the pretext of an exhibition just as Madhavrao arrived in Nagar. Recognizing him as the priest from Shirdi, they immediately thought he would be the perfect person to help Dixit. They approached Madhavrao, told him, "Dixit Kaka has come; go to Mirikar’s house and see Baba’s miracle," and informed him of Dixit's eagerness to go to Shirdi. Their intervention directly facilitated the meeting that solved Dixit's problem.