What roles did the Mirikars, Panshe, and Gadre play in arranging Dixit's journey to Shirdi?

Several individuals played key supporting roles in arranging Dixit's first visit to Shirdi, as detailed in Chapter 51. Kakasaheb Mirikar and his son Balasaheb hosted Dixit in Ahmednagar and were actively engaged in a "serious discussion" about which of them should accompany him. However, the most pivotal action was taken by Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre. While in Nagar for a horse show, they happened to see Madhavrao Deshpande. Immediately recognizing him as "the priest of Shirdi," they understood he was the perfect escort for Dixit. They acted as the crucial link, informing Madhavrao about Dixit's eagerness and then relaying the news to Dixit, thereby orchestrating the meeting that made the journey possible.